tobacco mosaic

/təˌbækoʊ moʊˌzeɪɪk/
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Definitions of tobacco mosaic
  1. noun
    a plant disease causing discoloration of the leaves of tobacco plants
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    type of:
    mosaic
    viral disease in solanaceous plants (tomatoes, potatoes, tobacco) resulting in mottling and often shriveling of the leaves
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