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San Jose scale
[ san hoh-zey skeyl ]
noun
- a scale insect, Aspidiotus perniciosus, that is highly destructive to fruit trees and shrubs throughout the U.S.
San Jose scale
noun
- 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
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Word History and Origins
Origin of San Jose scale1
1885–90, Americanism; named after San Jose, California, where first found
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Word History and Origins
Origin of San Jose scale1
C20: from its first being seen in the United States at San Jose, California
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Example Sentences
Never allow new trees to be brought into your orchard until you feel certain that they are free from the San Jose scale.
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