Penicillium

noun

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Noun
  1. 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.

Synonyms

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genus penicillium

Etymology

From the genus name.

Related phrases

bleu d auvergne

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