penicillium

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Etymology[edit]

From the genus name.

Noun[edit]

penicillium (plural penicilliums or penicillia)

  1. Any of the blue-green fungi, of the genus Penicillium, that are used in the manufacture of cheeses, and are an important source of antibiotics.

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Romanian[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Borrowed from French pénicillium.

Noun[edit]

penicillium m (uncountable)

  1. penicillium

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