Definition of mildew Mildew

/mɪˈlduˌ/ - [mildu] - mil•dew

We found 7 definitions of mildew from 4 different sources.

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What does mildew mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: mildews

mildew - a fungus that produces a superficial (usually white) growth on organic matter
  fungus an organism of the kingdom Fungi lacking chlorophyll and feeding on organic matter; ranging from unicellular or multicellular organisms to spore-bearing syncytia
  powdery mildew any of various fungi of the genus Erysiphe producing powdery conidia on the host surface
mildew - the process of becoming mildewed
  mold, mould
  spoiling, spoilage the process of becoming spoiled
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • mildew (Noun)
    A growth of minute powdery or webby fungi, whitish or of different colors, found on various diseased or decaying substances.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • mildew (n.)
    A growth of minute powdery or webby fungi, whitish or of different colors, found on various diseased or decaying substances.
  • mildew (v. t.)
    To taint with mildew.
  • mildew (v. i.)
    To become tainted with mildew.

Part of speech

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  • mildew, verb, present, 1st person singular of mildew (infinitive).
  • mildew, verb (infinitive).
  • mildew, noun, singular of mildews.

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Sign Language

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