Breadcrumb Home > Dictionary > Index B black shank: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: black' shank' Pronunciation: [key] — Plant Pathol. Plant Pathol. a disease of tobacco, characterized by wilting and by decayed, blackened roots and stems, caused by a fungus, Phytophthora parasitica nicotianae. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. black selenium black sheep TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Chinese New Year History, Meaning, and Celebrations Current Events This Week: February 2024 Valentine's Day Valentine's Day History Mardi Gras 30 "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Quotes ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: quisling Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language