Where does “moho” come from?
moho (Spanish) comes from Portuguese mofo, from Italian muffa — mould, mildew; noble rot, "Botrytis cinerea".
moho (Spanish): mildew , mold, mould; rust
Definitions
- mildew , mold, mould; rust
Ancestry of “moho”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Portuguese | mofo | mold; the smell of mold; must |
| 2 | Italian | muffa | mould, mildew; noble rot, "Botrytis cinerea" |