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There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Downy Mildew.
Downy Mildew - as a noun
Any of various fungi of the family peronosporaceae parasitic on e.g. grapes and potatoes and melons
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
false mildewHypernyms (Closely Related)
mildewHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The vineyard had to deal with a severe outbreak of downy mildew this year."
"The farmer sprayed a fungicide to control the downy mildew on his crops."
"The leaves of the affected plants turned yellow and eventually withered due to the downy mildew."
"The downy mildew thrives in humid and cool conditions."
"The nursery had to discard several plants due to an infestation of downy mildew."