Definition of mildew
1a : a superficial usually whitish growth produced especially on organic matter or living plants by fungi (as of the families Erysiphaceae and Peronosporaceae)b : a fungus producing mildew
2 : a discoloration caused by fungi
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Examples of mildew in a Sentence
The basement's damp walls were covered with mildew.
Origin and Etymology of mildew
Middle English, from Old English meledēaw honeydew; akin to Old High German militou honeydew
mildew
Definition of mildew
transitive verb
: to affect with or as if with mildew
intransitive verb
: to become affected with mildew
First Known Use of mildew
1552
MILDEW Defined for English Language Learners
mildew
playDefinition of mildew for English Language Learners
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: a usually white substance that grows on the surface of things in wet, warm conditions
MILDEW Defined for Kids
Definition of mildew for Students
1 : a thin whitish growth produced by a fungus especially on decaying material or on living plants
2 : a fungus producing mildew
Definition of mildew for Students
mildewed
;mildewing
: to become affected with mildew
Medical Dictionary
mildew
playMedical Definition of mildew
1: a superficial usually whitish growth produced especially on organic matter or living plants by fungi (as of the families Erysiphaceae and Peronosporaceae)
2: a fungus producing mildew
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