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Noun: downy mildew
  1. Any of various fungi of the family Peronosporaceae parasitic on e.g. grapes and potatoes and melons
    "The vineyard suffered significant losses due to a downy mildew infection";
    - false mildew

Derived forms: downy mildews

Type of: mildew

Part of: family Peronosporaceae, Peronosporaceae

Encyclopedia: Downy mildew