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musti·ness
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Princeton's WordNet
mustiness, must, moldinessnoun
the quality of smelling or tasting old or stale or mouldy
Wiktionary
mustinessnoun
The characteristic of being musty.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Mustinessnoun
Mould; damp foulness.
Etymology: from musty.
Keep them dry and free from mustiness. John Evelyn, Kalendar.
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mustiness
Mustiness is the quality or state of being stale, moldy, or damp, frequently characterized by a distinctive unpleasant smell. This term is often used to describe the odor of a poorly ventilated or old, closed space, including old books, vintage clothes, or cellars. The smell or taste is typically associated with the growth of mildew or mold.
Webster Dictionary
Mustinessnoun
the quality or state of being musty
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of mustiness in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of mustiness in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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