Meanings
plural aspergilli
- Any of many molds, of the genus Aspergillus, many of which are pathogenic.
1 more example
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 hazardous to health.
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
Origin
- taxonomic nameAspergillus
- Englishaspergillus
From the genus taxonomic name Aspergillus, from aspergill(um) + Latin -us.
More words from taxonomic name
Full word history & related roots →Translations
French aspergille
- aspergilleany of many molds, of the genus Aspergillus, many of which are pathogenic
Italian aspergillo
- aspergilloany of many molds, of the genus Aspergillus, many of which are pathogenic
Japanese 麹黴, 麹菌
- 麹黴 (kōjikabi)any of many molds, of the genus Aspergillus, many of which are pathogenic
- 麹菌any of many molds, of the genus Aspergillus, many of which are pathogenic
- アスペルギルス (asuperugirusu)any of many molds, of the genus Aspergillus, many of which are pathogenic
Polish kropidlak
- kropidlakany of many molds, of the genus Aspergillus, many of which are pathogenic
Cite this entry
aspergillus. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/aspergillus
“aspergillus.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/aspergillus. Accessed November 2, 2026.
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “aspergillus,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/aspergillus.
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