单词 | fungus |
释义 | Word Frequency fungus(ˈfʌŋɡəs) nounWord forms: plural fungi (ˈfʌŋɡaɪ, ˈfʌndʒaɪ, ˈfʌndʒɪ) or funguses 1. any member of a kingdom of organisms (Fungi) that lack chlorophyll, leaves, true stems, and roots, reproduce by spores, and live as saprotrophs or parasites. The group includes moulds, mildews, rusts, yeasts, and mushrooms 2. something resembling a fungus, esp in suddenly growing and spreading rapidly 3. pathology any soft tumorous growth Derived forms fungic (ˈfʌndʒɪk) adjective fungus-like (ˈfungus-ˌlike) adjective Word origin C16: from Latin: mushroom, fungus; probably related to Greek spongos sponge |
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