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caonach liath — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • mildew noun A powdery or fuzzy fungal growth, usually whitish or greyish, that forms on damp surfaces, fabric, or decaying plants.

Senses

caonach liath is used for these senses in English:

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

mildew — full definition

  1. noun A powdery or fuzzy fungal growth, usually whitish or greyish, that forms on damp surfaces, fabric, or decaying plants.
  2. verb To become covered in, or ruin something with, this fungal growth.

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