witch broom

• Balai traditionnellement associé aux sorcières dans le folklore et la culture populaire, souvent représenté comme un moyen de transport volant utilisé par les sorcières pour se rendre à des rassemblements ou accomplir des actes magiques.

A broom traditionally associated with witches in folklore and popular culture, often depicted as a flying vehicle used by witches to travel to gatherings or perform magical acts.

1. Plant disease symptomC1formal

   An abnormal, dense cluster of shoots or branches on a tree or shrub, often caused by a pathogen such as a fungus, virus, or phytoplasma.

   Balai de sorcière

   • The apple tree developed a witch broom, stunting its growth.
   • Witch brooms are often removed to prevent the spread of disease.
   • The scientist identified a virus as the cause of the witch broom.