1. A disease in cattle and other livestock characterized by inflammation of the udder; mastitis.
Usage: veterinary; usually used in plural or as a mass noun
2. A plant disease, especially in tobacco, characterized by discoloration and decay of plant tissue.
Usage: agriculture; usually used in plural or as a mass noun

Examples

• The farmer treated the cow's gargets with antibiotics.
• Gargets in dairy cattle can reduce milk production significantly.
• The veterinarian diagnosed gargets in several animals in the herd.
• Proper milking hygiene helps prevent gargets.
• The tobacco crop was affected by gargets this season.