Box blight is a disease of box leaves and stems caused by two fungi, Cylindrocladium buxicola (syn. Calonectria pseudonaviculata) and Pseudonectria buxi.
Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: A bed skirt or valance is a piece of decorative fabric that is placed between the mattress and the box spring of a bed. The purpose of a bed skirt is to give a stylish appearance to a bed without exposing the sides of the box spring or any space under the bed that may be used for storage.
1. a costume for women, introduced about 1850, consisting of a short skirt and loose trousers gathered and buttoned at the ankle. 2. bloomers, (used with a pl. v.) a. loose trousers gathered at the knee, formerly worn by women for gymnastics or sports. b. women's underpants of similar, but less bulky, design.