'San Jos'e scale' definitions:

Definition of 'San Jos'e scale'

From: GCIDE
  • San Jos'e scale \San Jo*s['e]" scale\ A very destructive scale insect (Aspidiotus perniciosus) that infests the apple, pear, and other fruit trees. So called because first introduced into the United States at San Jos['e], California. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]