Mouldiest: meaning, definitions and examples
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mouldiest
[ ˈmoʊl.di.ɪst ]
condition of food
Mouldiest is the superlative form of 'mouldy', which describes something that is covered with or affected by mold. Mold is a type of fungus that grows in damp or decayed matter and is often associated with spoilage.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The bread was the mouldiest in the pantry.
- We found the mouldiest cheese in the fridge.
- He refused to eat the mouldiest fruits on the table.
Translations
Translations of the word "mouldiest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais mofado
🇮🇳 सबसे फफूंदीला
🇩🇪 schimmeligste
🇮🇩 paling berjamur
🇺🇦 найпліснявіший
🇵🇱 najbardziej spleśniały
🇯🇵 最もカビの生えた
🇫🇷 le plus moisi
🇪🇸 el más mohoso
🇹🇷 en çok küflü
🇰🇷 가장 곰팡이가 핀
🇸🇦 الأكثر عفنًا
🇨🇿 nejvíce plesnivý
🇸🇰 najmenej plesnivý
🇨🇳 最霉的
🇸🇮 najbolj plesniv
🇮🇸 mósa
🇰🇿 ең шіріген
🇬🇪 ყველაზე ჭუჭყიანი
🇦🇿 ən küflü
🇲🇽 el más mohoso
Etymology
The word 'mouldy' comes from the Old English 'mald', which means 'mold' or 'fungus'. It indicates something that has been affected by mold or is decomposing due to fungal growth. The superlative form 'mouldiest' adds the suffix '-est' to imply the highest degree of this condition. The field of mycology, the study of fungi, has brought greater awareness to the various kinds of molds and their impacts on health and food quality. Mould and its derivatives are often found in discussions regarding food preservation, environmental science, and even in literary descriptions of decay and deterioration. Throughout history, the understanding and interpretation of mold have shifted, from being merely a sign of spoiled food to a broader understanding of ecosystems and biodiversity.