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mildew

noun verb

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

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
M
Ends with
W
Contains
IL
Scrabble score
12
CEFR level
C1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈmɪl.djuː

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Definitions

noun

  1. A fungus that produces a superficial (usually white) growth on organic matter

noun

  1. The process of becoming mildewed

verb

  1. Become moldy; spoil due to humidity

    “The furniture molded in the old house”

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The furniture molded in the old house

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