mold

Loose friable soil, rich in humus and fit for planting.

The earth; the ground.

The earth of the grave.

Earth as the substance of the human body.

Any of various filamentous fungi that grow on and contribute to the decay of organic matter.

A growth of such fungi.

Any of various other saprophytic or parasitic organisms that resemble fungi, such as slime molds or water molds.

To become moldy.