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fungous

/ˈfʌŋ.ɡəs/

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adjective

/ˈfʌŋ.ɡəs/C2formalscientificobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, означающее относящийся к грибу или напоминающий гриб; в настоящее время заменено на 'грибной' или 'грибковый' (хотя само слово 'fungous' является архаичным).

An obsolete adjective meaning relating to or resembling a fungus; now replaced by 'fungal' or 'fungous' (though 'fungous' itself is archaic).

  1. Related to fungiC2formalscientific

    Pertaining to or characteristic of fungi, the kingdom of organisms that includes molds, yeasts, and mushrooms.

    ruГрибковый

    • The fungous growth on the old bread was unmistakable.
    • A fungous infection can affect the skin and nails.
    • Researchers studied the fungous network in the soil.
    • The fungous spores spread rapidly in humid conditions.

    Synonymsfungalfungoid

Forms
  • more fungous comparative form
  • most fungous superlative form