Alimuom (en. Mildew)

a-li-mu-om

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A smell or vapor that emanates from damp soil or decaying matter.
The mildew in the forest seems to bring back memories of the rainy season.
Ang alimuom sa kagubatan ay tila nagdala ng mga alaala ng tag-ulan.
Odor that comes from decaying organic material.
After the rain, the mildew rose from the ground.
Matapos ang ulan, bumangon ang alimuom mula sa lupa.

Common Phrases and Expressions

smell of mildew
Smell of decaying or damp things.
amoy alimuom

Related Words

fragrant
The opposite of mildew; means having a pleasant smell.
mabango

Slang Meanings

smell of soil after rain
The alimuom of the street after it rained is so refreshing!
Ang alimuom ng daan pagkatapos umulan, sobrang sariwa!
pleasant but odd smell
There's an alimuom in the room, like freshly washed but with a weird scent.
May alimuom sa kwarto, parang bagong hugas pero may weird na amoy.