| 释义 |
‖ Asperˈgillus Biol.
A genus of microscopic fungi resembling the holy-water sprinkler in appearance, growing on decayed organic matter.
1847Nat. Encycl. III. 988 Aspergillus glaucus is the blue mould which forms on cheese, bread, etc. 1861H. Macmillan Footn. Page Nat. 235 There is the white or blue mould, forming the genus Aspergillus, from the resemblance of its fructification to the brush used for sprinkling holy water. 1883Tyndall in Pall Mall G. 30 Oct. 2/1 Supposing the aspergillus to be a human parasite. |