esca

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see also: ESCA

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈɛskə/

Noun

esca (plural escae)

1. (ichthyology) fleshy growth from an anglerfish's head that acts as a lure
2. (phytopathology) a fungal disease of grape sometimes called black measles of grape

Synonyms

• illicium

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ESCA

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Noun

esca (uncountable)

1. Initialism of electron spectroscopy for chemical analysis

Synonyms

• XPS

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