# frenching

Pronunciation: say "FRENCH-ing" /ˈfɹɛnt͡ʃɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of french. — present participle and gerund of french
   - Simple: Present participle of french. Use this -ing form when the action is happening right now.
   - _The chef spent the morning frenching racks of lamb for the dinner service._
   - _Frenching the vegetables gives the dish a more refined presentation._

## Noun

2. A disease affecting the leaves of the cotton plant, caused by the fungus Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. vasinfectum.
   - Simple: A leaf disease that harms cotton plants, caused by a tiny fungus.
   - _Frenching appeared on the lower leaves before the plants reached full height._
   - _The agronomist diagnosed frenching after examining the discolored foliage._

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