Mildew

Definition of Mildew

Mil´dew

n.

1.

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

powdery mildew
a fungal disease of plants caused by an ascomycete of the order Erysiphales, characterized by a powdery white film on the surface of the affected plants. It is damaging to, e.g., roses and lilacs. Also, a fungus that causes such a disease.

v. t.

1.

To taint with mildew; as, mildewed clothing.

[imp. & p. p. Mildewed ; p. pr. & vb. n. Mildewing.]

He . . . mildews the white wheat.

- Shak.

v. i.

1.

To become tainted with mildew.

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