Definition of Mildew

1. Verb. Become moldy; spoil due to humidity. "The furniture molded in the old house"

Exact synonyms: Mold
Generic synonyms: Change
Specialized synonyms: Smut, Dry-rot
Derivative terms: Mold, Mold

2. Noun. The process of becoming mildewed.
Exact synonyms: Mold, Mould
Generic synonyms: Spoilage, Spoiling
Derivative terms: Mold

3. Noun. A fungus that produces a superficial (usually white) growth on organic matter.
Specialized synonyms: Powdery Mildew, Downy Mildew, False Mildew
Generic synonyms: Fungus

Definition of Mildew

1. n. A growth of minute powdery or webby fungi, whitish or of different colors, found on various diseased or decaying substances.

2. v. t. To taint with mildew.

3. v. i. To become tainted with mildew.

Definition of Mildew

1. Noun. A growth of minute powdery or webby fungi, whitish or of different colors, found on various diseased or decaying substances. ¹

2. Verb. To taint with mildew. ¹

3. Verb. To become tainted with mildew. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Mildew

1. to affect with mildew (a whitish growth produced by fungi) [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Medical Definition of Mildew

1. A growth of minute powdery or webby fungi, whitish or of different colours, found on various diseased or decaying substances. Origin: AS. Meledeaw; akin to OHG. Militou, G. Mehlthau, mehltau; prob. Orig. Meaning, honeydew; cf. Goth. Milip honey. See Mellifluous, and Dew. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Mildew

mild
mild-mannered
mild ale
mild and bitter
mild foetal bradycardia
mild mercurial ointment
mild silver protein
mild steel
milded
milden
mildened
mildening
mildens
milder
mildest
mildew (current term)
mildewcidal
mildewcide
mildewcides
mildewed
mildewicide
mildewicides
mildewing
mildews
mildewy
milding
mildish
mildly
mildness
mildnesses

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