Meaning Of The Word Mildew

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mildew
uncountable noun: Mildew is a soft white fungus that grows in damp places.

mildew in American English
a thin, furry, usually whitish coating or discoloration, caused by a fungus, that forms on the surface of various plants, on organic matter, or on damp paper, cloth, bathroom tiles, etc.
to affect or become affected with mildew
noun: a disease of plants, characterized by a cottony, usually whitish coating on the surface of affected parts, caused by any of various fungi

mildew in British English
noun: any of various diseases of plants that affect mainly the leaves and are caused by parasitic fungi

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