MILDEW

mildew

(noun) a fungus that produces a superficial (usually white) growth on organic matter

mildew, mold, mould

(noun) the process of becoming mildewed

mold, mildew

(verb) become moldy; spoil due to humidity; “The furniture molded in the old house”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Noun

mildew (uncountable)

(plant disease) A growth of minute powdery or webby fungi, whitish or of different colors, found on various diseased or decaying substances.

Verb

mildew (third-person singular simple present mildews, present participle mildewing, simple past and past participle mildewed)

(transitive) To taint with mildew.

(intransitive) To become tainted with mildew.

Source: Wiktionary

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Mil"dew, n. Etym: [AS. meledeáw; akin to OHG. militou, G. mehlthau, mehltau; prob. orig. meaning, honeydew; cf. Goth. milip honey. See Mellifluous, and Dew.] (Bot.)

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

Mil"dew, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Mildewed; p. pr. & vb. n. Mildewing.]

Definition: To taint with mildew. He... mildews the white wheat. Shak.

Mil"dew, v. i.

Definition: To become tainted with mildew.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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