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əˈsɪl noun, plural pen·i·cil·li·ums, pen·i·cil·li·a 
[-sil-ee-uh] .
[-sil-ee-uh] . any fungus of the genus Penicillium, certain species of which are used in cheesemaking and as the source of penicillin.
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penicillium (ˌpɛnɪˈsɪlɪəm) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n , pl -cilliums, -cillia | |
| any ascomycetous saprotrophic fungus of the genus Penicillium, which commonly grow as a green or blue mould on stale food: some species are used in cheese-making and others as a source of penicillin | |
| [C19: New Latin, from Latin pēnicillus tuft of hairs; named from the tufted appearance of the sporangia of this fungus] | |
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penicillium pen·i·cil·li·um (pěn'ĭ-sĭl'ē-əm)
n. pl. pen·i·cil·li·ums or pen·i·cil·li·a (-sĭl'ē-ə)
Any of various bluish-green fungi of the genus Penicillium that grow as molds on decaying fruits and ripening cheese and are used in the production of penicillin.
Penicillium n.
A genus of fungi of the class Ascomycetes, some species of which yield several antibiotic substances and biologics.
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| penicillium (pěn'ĭ-sĭl'ē-əm) Pronunciation Key
Plural penicilliums or penicillia Any of various bluish-green fungi of the genus Penicillium, that grow as molds on decaying fruits, ripening cheeses, and bread, and are used to produce penicillin and certain other antibiotics. |
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