n. | 1. | (Bot.) A growth of minute powdery or webby fungi, whitish or of different colors, found on various diseased or decaying substances.
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v. t. | 1. | To taint with mildew; | |||
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 |