fungus

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• (UK) (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈfʌŋ.ɡəs/

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Noun

Singular fungus

Plural fungi or funguses

There are many different kinds of fungi

1. (countable) (mycology) A fungus is a member of the Fungi kingdom of organisms. Fungi are plant-like organisms that lack chlorophyll. Common examples of fungi include mushrooms and mold.