san jose scale

San Jo·se scale

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Definitions of san jose scale words

noun san jose scale a scale insect, Aspidiotus perniciosus, that is highly destructive to fruit trees and shrubs throughout the U.S. 1
noun san jose scale a small E Asian homopterous insect, Quadraspidiotus perniciosus, introduced into the US and other countries, where it has become a serious pest of fruit trees: family Diaspididae 0
noun san jose scale a scale insect (Quadraspidiotus perniciosus) that is very destructive to fruit trees and ornamental shrubs 0

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

1885-90, Americanism; named after San Jose, California, where first found

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