conks

Noun

Hard, shelf-like growths on the trunks of trees caused by fungal infection.

ریشه

Origin uncertain, possibly from the Middle English word 'conke' meaning 'shell'.

مثال

• The old oak tree in the park is covered in conks.
• The conks on the tree indicate a fungal infection.
• The woodpecker was pecking at the conk on the tree trunk.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Covered in conks Fungal infection Pecking at the conk Used for medicinal purposes