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FUNGOUS
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Dictionary entry overview: What does fungous mean?
• FUNGOUS (adjective)
The adjective FUNGOUS has 1 sense:
1. of or relating to fungi
Familiarity information: FUNGOUS used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Of or relating to fungi
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Synonyms:
fungal; fungous
Pertainym:
fungus (an organism of the kingdom Fungi lacking chlorophyll and feeding on organic matter; ranging from unicellular or multicellular organisms to spore-bearing syncytia)
Derivation:
fungus (an organism of the kingdom Fungi lacking chlorophyll and feeding on organic matter; ranging from unicellular or multicellular organisms to spore-bearing syncytia)
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