Ustulina

noun

Us·​tu·​li·​na

ˌəs(h)chəˈlīnə

: a genus of fungi (family Xylariaceae) distinguished by stromata indefinite in form and often spreading and undulate and including a fungus (U. zonata) that causes a common root disease of tea

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Latin ustulare to scorch + New Latin -ina

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

• More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
• Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
• Advanced search features
• Ad free!