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plural: fungi or funguses
Part Of Speech
noun
Word Meaning
any of numerous spore-producing organisms (molds, mildew, mushrooms) that lack chlorophyll, are parasitic, or live on dead or decaying organic matter
Word Family
fungal
antifungal
fungic
fungicide
fungiform
microfungi
Sentences
My favorite fungi are edible mushrooms, cooked with onions.
There are many forms of fungi that grow in forests, in damp places.
An antifungal medication treats yeast and other fungal infections.
Ringworm is not a parasite, but a fungus.
Yeast is a fungus, but is necessary for bread-making.
Most funguses thrive in dark, moist places such as the leaf litter in forests.
The fungus grew rapidly on the bread, forming a white mold.
Cremini, portobello, and shiitake mushrooms are just a few examples of edible fungi.
There is a whole science surrounding the kingdom of fungi.
Some funguses will begin to appear in warm, rainy weather.
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