Associations to the word «Mildew»

Wiktionary

MILDEW, noun. A growth of minute powdery or webby fungi, whitish or of different colors, found on various diseased or decaying substances.
MILDEW, verb. (transitive) To taint with mildew.
MILDEW, verb. (intransitive) To become tainted with mildew.

Dictionary definition

MILDEW, noun. The process of becoming mildewed.
MILDEW, noun. A fungus that produces a superficial (usually white) growth on organic matter.
MILDEW, verb. Become moldy; spoil due to humidity; "The furniture molded in the old house".

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