penicillium

See also: Penicillium and pénicillium

English

Etymology

From the genus name.

Noun

penicillium (plural penicilliums)

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.

See also

(cheeses cultured with Pennicillium) bleu d'Auvergne, blue cheese, Blue Vinney, brie, cabrales, camembert, gorgonzola, Roquefort, Stilton

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