Definitions for: Mildew


[n] a fungus that produces a superficial (usually white) growth on organic matter
[n] the process of becoming mildewed
[v] become moldy; spoil due to humidity; "The furniture molded in the old house"



Webster (1913) Definition: Mil"dew, n. [AS. melede['a]w; akin to OHG. militou, G.
mehlthau, mehltau; prob. orig. meaning, honeydew; cf. Goth.
milip honey. See Mellifluous, and Dew.] (Bot.)
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.]
To taint with mildew.

He . . . mildews the white wheat. --Shak.


Mil"dew, v. i.
To become tainted with mildew.

Synonyms: mold, mold

See Also: change, downy mildew, dry-rot, false mildew, fungus, powdery mildew, smut, spoilage, spoiling

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