fungus
Meanings
Plural: fungi, funguses, fungusses
Noun
- an organism of the kingdom Fungi lacking chlorophyll and feeding on organic matter; ranging from unicellular or multicellular organisms to spore-bearing syncytia
- Any member of the kingdom Fungi; a eukaryotic organism typically having chitin cell walls but no chlorophyll or plastids. Fungi may be unicellular or multicellular.
- A spongy, abnormal excrescence, such as excessive granulation tissue formed in a wound.
Origin / Etymology
Borrowed from Latin fungus (“mushroom”).
Synonyms
Scrabble Score: 10
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Words With Friends Score: 14
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