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- noun A particular
RNA virus (of genus Tobamovirus) that infectsplants , especiallytobacco and other members of the familySolanaceae , causing characteristic patterns ofmottling anddiscoloration on theleaves . - noun A
disease of tobacco plants, characterized by mottled leaves, caused by this virus
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- noun a plant disease causing discoloration of the leaves of tobacco plants
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