aurūgō — meaning in English

English meaning

• jaundice noun A medical condition causing yellowing of the skin and eyes, usually due to liver problems.
• mildew noun A powdery or fuzzy fungal growth, usually whitish or greyish, that forms on damp surfaces, fabric, or decaying plants.

Senses

aurūgō is used for these senses in English:

• jaundice (pathology) A morbid condition, characterized by yellowness of the eyes, skin, and urine. [from early 14th c.]
• mildew (plant disease) A growth of minute powdery or webby fungi, whitish or of different colors, found on various diseased or decaying substances.
• paleness The condition or degree of being pale or of lacking color.

jaundice — full definition

1. noun A medical condition causing yellowing of the skin and eyes, usually due to liver problems.
2. noun A bitter or cynical outlook caused by envy or resentment.

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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