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.
skirt (plural skirts) 1  An article of clothing, usually worn by women and girls, that hangs from the waist and covers the lower part of the body. 2  The part of a dress or robe that hangs below the waist. 3  A loose edging to any part of a dress.  A 1  petticoat. (pejorative, slang) A woman. ( Britain, colloquial) Women collectively, in a sexual context.