aspergillus
as·per·gil·lus
noun \-ˈji-ləs\ plural as·per·gil·li\-ˈji-ˌlī\
Definition of ASPERGILLUS
: any of a genus (Aspergillus) of ascomycetous fungi with branched radiate sporophores including many common molds
Origin of ASPERGILLUS
New Latin, genus name, from aspergillum
First Known Use: 1862
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