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powdery mildew
noun
Definition of POWDERY MILDEW
1
: an ascomycetous fungus (family Erysiphaceae) producing abundant powdery conidia on the host
2
: a plant disease caused by a powdery mildew
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First Known Use of POWDERY MILDEW
1889
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