mold — a fungus that grows in damp conditions
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a fungus that grows in damp conditions
Pronunciation (IPA): /moʊld/
Korean meaning: 곰팡이
Korean pronunciation: **몰**드
Example Sentences
- My roommate left pizza in the fridge so long it grew its own mold civilization.
- She used a dinosaur mold to make ice cubes for her nephew's party.
- Teachers mold young minds like sculptors shape clay - hopefully with less mess.
mold
NOUN//moʊld//
a fungus that grows in damp conditions
a fungus that grows in damp conditions
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In the cold basement, old mold takes hold!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'molde' meaning soil or earth, related to Germanic roots. The sense of fungal growth developed later, possibly from the appearance of mold resembling moldy earth or from the verb 'to mold' (shape), as mold appears to shape itself on surfaces.
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“My roommate left pizza in the fridge so long it grew its own mold civilization.”
“She used a dinosaur mold to make ice cubes for her nephew's party.”
“Teachers mold young minds like sculptors shape clay - hopefully with less mess.”
“The basement has a mold problem that needs immediate attention.”
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