1. Noun
A growth of minute powdery or webby fungi, whitish or of different colors, found on various diseased or decaying substances.
2. Verb
To taint with mildew.
3. Verb
To become tainted with mildew.
4. Noun
a fungus that produces a superficial (usually white) growth on organic matter
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