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aspergilli

aspergilli is the plural of aspergillus.

Meaning of aspergillus

Noun

aspergillus (plural aspergilli)

  1. Any of many molds, of the genus Aspergillus, many of which are pathogenic.
    • Aspergillus, named in the 18th century for its resemblance to a device used to sprinkle holy water [aspergillum], has brought humanity benefits as well as jeopardy. Some species have uses ranging from industrial chemistry to the fermentation of soy sauce and sake, but others are potentially...2025 May 3, Michael Peel, “Killer fungus to spread as climate heats up”, in FT Weekend, London: The Financial Times Ltd., →ISSN, →OCLC, page 5

Questions about aspergilli

What is aspergilli the plural of?
Aspergilli is the plural of aspergillus.

Words near aspergilli in the dictionary

  1. aspergil
  2. aspergill
  3. aspergill-
  4. aspergilla
  5. aspergillar
  6. aspergilli
  7. aspergillia
  8. aspergillic
  9. aspergillic acid
  10. aspergilliform
  11. aspergillimide

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