Where does “mildew” come from?
Mildew comes from Middle English mildewe, from Old English meledeaw, from Proto-Germanic milidawwaz, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European dʰewh₂- meaning to smoke or steam.
mildew (English): A growth of minute powdery or webby fungi,...
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- A growth of minute powdery or webby fungi,...
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