genus Penicillium

ge·nus·pe·nicillium

uncommon

noun

genus of fungi commonly growing as green or blue molds on decaying food; used in making cheese and as a source of penicillin

Synonyms

Penicillium
genus Penicillium

Related words

Broader terms

fungus genus

Parts

Moniliaceae

Grammar

noun
singular	genus penicillium
plural	genus penicilliums

Nearby words

genus Pellicularia genus Peltandra genus Peltiphyllum genus Penelope genus Peneus genus Pennatula genus Pennisetum genus Penstemon genus Peperomia genus Perca

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