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1. (n.) mildew
a disease of plants, characterized by a cottony, usu. whitish coating on the affected parts, caused by any of various fungi.
2. mildew
any of these fungi, esp. downy mildew or powdery mildew.
3. mildew
any similar coating or discoloration caused by fungi, as on fabrics, leather, etc., when exposed to moisture.
4. (v.i.) mildew
to affect or become affected with mildew.
Etymology: (bef. 1000; ME: honeydew, mildew; OE mildēaw=mil- honey (akin to L mel, Gk méli) +dēawdew)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) mildew, mold, mould
the process of becoming mildewed
2. (verb) mildew
a fungus that produces a superficial (usually white) growth on organic matter
3. (verb) mold, mildew
become moldy; spoil due to humidity
"The furniture molded in the old house"
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1. (noun) mildew
a growth of minute powdery or webby fungi, whitish or of different colors, found on various diseased or decaying substances
2. (verb) mildew
to taint with mildew
3. (verb) mildew
to become tainted with mildew
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