What is another word for fungous?

Pronunciation: [fˈʌŋɡəs] (IPA)

Fungous is an adjective used to describe something that is like or pertaining to fungi. There are several synonyms for this word that can help you to express yourself more clearly and precisely. Some of the most common synonyms include fungal, mycotic, mushroom-like, moldy, and yeasty. Other options include mycelial, spore-bearing, and hyphal. Using these synonyms can make your writing more descriptive and help to create a vivid image in the reader's mind. Whether you are writing a scientific paper, a novel, or a blog post, using synonyms for fungous can help you to communicate your message more accurately and effectively.

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What are the hypernyms for Fungous?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Fungous

Controlling Insect and fungous Pests.
"A Living from the Land"
William B. Duryee
I shall sing a Song of the Sword, too, should the sword "thrust through the fatuous, thrust through the fungous brood."
"The Kempton-Wace Letters"
Jack London Anna Strunsky
In this way, living in the tree the greater part of the time, and depending for food chiefly upon the fungous excrescences and gum which grew on the outside of it,-for she was not able to go in search of berries and other food,-poor Penelope lived for a few days, with her dead husband on the beach, and her almost dead self in that cavern-like tree.
"Stories of New Jersey"
Frank Richard Stockton

Famous quotes with Fungous

  • Arise Evans had a fungous nose, and said, it was revealed to him, that the King's hand would cure him, and at the first coming of King Charles II into St. James's Park, he kissed the King's hand, and rubbed his nose with it; which disturbed the King, but cured him.
    John Aubrey

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