ALL meanings of mildew
mil·dew
M m - abbreviation MILDEW mould 1
- noun mildew Plant Pathology. a disease of plants, characterized by a cottony, usually whitish coating on the surface of affected parts, caused by any of various fungi. 1
- noun mildew any of these fungi. Compare downy mildew, powdery mildew. 1
- noun mildew any of similar coatings or discolorations, caused by fungi, as that which appears on fabrics, paper, leather, etc., when exposed to moisture. 1
- noun mildew Affect or be affected with mildew. 1
- uncountable noun mildew Mildew is a soft white fungus that grows in damp places. 0
- noun mildew any of various diseases of plants that affect mainly the leaves and are caused by parasitic fungi 0
- noun mildew any fungus causing this kind of disease 0
- verb mildew to affect or become affected with mildew 0
- noun mildew a thin, furry, usually whitish coating or discoloration, caused by a fungus, that forms on the surface of various plants, on organic matter, or on damp paper, cloth, bathroom tiles, etc. 0
- noun mildew any fungus that attacks various plants or that produces such a coating or discoloration 0
- noun mildew any plant disease, as powdery mildew, caused by such fungus 0