moldy

Meanings

• adjective

  Having mold or mildew growing on it.

  - "The bread in the pantry had become moldy."
  - "The old books in the attic were moldy and needed to be thrown away."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈmoʊldi/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with moldy
dold , molded , bolded , scolded

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Variants

List of all variants of moldy that leads to same result
moldier , moldiest , moldiness , moldinesses , moldy

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Etymology

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From Old English mōlde, related to mōld 'mold, mildew'.

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Trivia

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1. Moldy bread was once used as a natural preservative for meats.

2. Penicillin, a commonly used antibiotic, is derived from the Penicillium mold.

3. Moldy cheese, such as Roquefort or Camembert, is intentionally produced with the help of certain molds.

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Related Concepts

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1. Mildew: A type of fungus that grows on damp surfaces and can cause decay.

2. Fungi: A kingdom of organisms that includes molds, mushrooms, and other types of fungi.

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Culture

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Moldy food is often associated with spoilage and decay. In literature, moldy settings or objects can represent decay, neglect, or the passing of time. For example, in Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Masque of the Red Death,' the castle becomes moldy and decayed as the plague spreads.

How to Memorize "moldy"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a piece of bread or cheese with visible mold growing on it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'moldy' with the smell and appearance of spoiled food.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Moldy Food is Sour and Decayed' to help remember the definition.

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