genus Penicillium

/ˌdʒinəs ˈpɛnəˌsɪliəm/
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Definitions of genus Penicillium
  1. 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
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    type of:
    fungus genus
    includes lichen genera
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