denoting a thrush infection, caused by the fungus Candida (formerly Monilia) albicans
Word origin
C20: from New Latin monilia, from Latin monīle necklace (referring to the beadlike form of the fungus)
monilial in American English
(məˈnɪliəl)
adjective
pertaining to or caused by a fungus of the genus Monilia
Word origin
[1945–50; monili(a) + -al1]This word is first recorded in the period 1945–50. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: beeper, fail-safe, individual medley, regression analysis, taxi squad