Breadcrumb Home > Dictionary > Index L late blight: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: late' blight' Pronunciation: [key] — Plant Pathol. Plant Pathol. a disease of plants, esp. potatoes, celery, etc., characterized by spotting, blighting, and withering or decay of the entire plant, caused by any of several fungi, as Phytophthora infestans or Septoria apii. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. late late bloomer TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Chinese New Year History, Meaning, and Celebrations Current Events This Week: February 2024 Valentine's Day Valentine's Day History Mardi Gras 30 "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Quotes ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: sectarian Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language