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Noun: fungus (fungi,funguses)  fúng-gus
  1. An organism of the kingdom Fungi lacking chlorophyll and feeding on organic matter; ranging from unicellular or multicellular organisms to spore-bearing syncytia
    "Fungi play crucial roles in decomposition and nutrient cycling"

Sounds like: fro, froe, fngus, fun

Derived forms: fungi, funguses

Type of: being, organism

Part of: Fungi, fungus kingdom, kingdom Fungi

Encyclopedia: Fungus