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1. (n.) penicillium
any fungus of the genus Penicillium, certain species of which are used in making cheese and as the source of penicillin.
Etymology: (1925–30; < NL, = L pēnicill(us) brush (see pencil ) +-ium -ium2)
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1. (noun) Penicillium, genus Penicillium
genus of fungi commonly growing as green or blue molds on decaying food; used in making cheese and as a source of penicillin
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1. PENICILLIUM
A mitosporic Trichocomaceae fungal genus that develops fruiting organs resembling a broom. When identified, teleomorphs include EUPENICILLIUM and TALAROMYCES. Several species (but especially PENICILLIUM CHRYSOGENUM) are sources of the antibiotic penicillin.
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