Mildew (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun
  1. a disease of plants, characterized by a cottony, usually whitish coating on the surface of affected parts, caused by any of various fungi.
  2. any of these fungi.
  3. any of similar coatings or discolorations, caused by fungi, as that which appears on fabrics, paper, leather, etc., when exposed to moisture.
verb (used with or without object)
  1. to affect or become affected with mildew.
noun
  1. any of various diseases of plants that affect mainly the leaves and are caused by parasitic fungi
  2. any fungus causing this kind of disease
  3. another name for mould 2
verb
  1. to affect or become affected with mildew
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