Canker and Mildew

Canker

Canker noun - An ulceration (especially of the lips or lining of the mouth).

Mildew and canker are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Mildew" instead a noun "Canker".

Nearby Words: cankerous, cankered, cankering

Mildew

Mildew noun - A fungus that produces a superficial (usually white) growth on organic matter.
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Canker and mildew are semantically related. You can use "Canker" instead a noun "Mildew".

Nearby Words: mildewed, mildewy, mildewing
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