French word moisissure comes from French -ure (Used to form nouns describing the result of an action.), French moisir
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -ure | French (fra) | Used to form nouns describing the result of an action. |
| moisir | French (fra) | (ergative) (to cause) to go mouldy, to moulder. (informal) to hang around, to gather dust. |
| moisissure | French (fra) | Mould (woolly or furry growth of tiny fungi). |