Meaning Of The Word Canker

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canker
countable noun: A canker is something evil that spreads and affects things or people.

canker in American English
an ulcerlike sore, esp. in the mouth: thought to be an immune reaction
to attack or infect with canker
to become cankered
noun: a gangrenous or ulcerous sore, esp. in the mouth

canker in British English
noun: an ulceration, esp of the lips or lining of the oral cavity
verb: to infect or become infected with or as if with canker

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