Associations to the word «Penicillium»

PENICILLIUM, noun. Any of the blue-green fungi, of the genus Penicillium, that are used in the manufacture of cheeses, and are an important source of antibiotics.

PENICILLIUM, proper noun. A taxonomic genus within the family Trichocomaceae   — many economically important soil fungi and molds, widespread in cool and temperate climates.

PENICILLIUM, noun. Genus of fungi commonly growing as green or blue molds on decaying food; used in making cheese and as a source of penicillin.