mucor

A New Latin Dictionary by Charlton T. Lewis Ph.D. and Charles Short, LL. D.

mūcor, ōris, m. [muceo].

1 Mould, mouldiness , in bread (post-Aug.): mucorem contrahere, to become mouldy , Col. 12, 4, 4.—

2 Mustiness , in wine, vinegar, etc.: mucor (vini), Dig. 18, 6, 4.—Also, a moisture which flows from vines, and is injurious to them: mucor, qui maxime vites infestat, Plin. 17, 15, 25, § 116.

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