English Explanatory Dictionary

aspergillus

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of many molds, of the genus Aspergillus, many of which are pathogenic.

Pronunciation

/ˌæspɚˈd͡ʒɪləs/

Word forms

aspergillus aspergilli

Etymology

From the genus taxonomic name Aspergillus, from aspergill(um) + Latin -us.

Related words

aspergillum
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