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mildew

n. & v.
—n.
1 a destructive growth of minute fungi on plants.
2 a similar growth on paper, leather, etc. exposed to damp.
—v.tr. & intr. taint or be tainted with mildew.
Derivatives:
mildewy adj.
Etymology: OE mildeaw f. Gmc

Useful english dictionary. 2012.