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fungous Definition


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fungus
noun
    fungi, funguses
    1. Any organism that superficially resembles a plant, but does not have leaves and roots, and lacks chlorophyll, so that it must obtain its nutrients from other organisms, by living either as a parasite on living organisms, or as a saprophyte on dead organic matter.
Derivative: fungal
adj
    Derivative: fungous
    adj
      Etymology: 16c: Latin, meaning ‘mushroom' or ‘fungus'.



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