Mildew

n.	1.	(Bot.) A growth of minute powdery or webby fungi, whitish or of different colors, found on various diseased or decaying substances. powdery mildew a fungal disease of plants caused by an ascomycete of the order Erysiphales, characterized by a powdery white film on the surface of the affected plants. It is damaging to, e.g., roses and lilacs. Also, a fungus that causes such a disease.
v. t.	1.	To taint with mildew; as, mildewed clothing. [imp. & p. p. Mildewed ; p. pr. & vb. n. Mildewing.] He . . . mildews the white wheat. - Shak.
v. i.	1.	To become tainted with mildew.

Noun	1.	mildew - the process of becoming mildewed Synonyms: mold
	2.	mildew - a fungus that produces a superficial (usually white) growth on organic matter
Verb	1.	mildew - become moldy; spoil due to humidity; "The furniture molded in the old house" Synonyms: mold

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