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FUNGOUS
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Synonyms:
fungal; fungous
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
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)