Fungal
/ˈfʌŋɡəl/ adj, noun
adj, noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A fungus. archaic
"Fungals are distinguished from Lichens by their more fugitive nature, their more succulent texture, their want of a thallus or expansion independent of the part that bears the reproductive matter, […]"
Adjective
- 1 Of or pertaining to a fungus or fungi. not-comparable
"Doctors determined that the cause of the itchy rash was fungal rather than bacterial."
Adjective
- 1 of or relating to fungi wordnet
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More examples"Tom and Mary tested the wheat for fungal infestation. It ought to be harvested in six to eight weeks."
Etymology
From fungus + -al.