fungoid
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈfʌŋɡɔɪd/
KK: /ˈfʌŋɡɔɪd/
adjective
Definition
Relating to or resembling a type of organism that includes mushrooms and molds.
Example
The scientist studied the fungoid growth on the decaying wood.
Conversation
Have you seen that fungoid growth in the garden?
Yeah, it's pretty weird looking!
I wonder if it's harmful to the plants.
I hope not! Maybe we should look it up.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
mycotic
fungal
spore-bearing
Antonyms
nonfungal
bacterial
animal
noun
Definition
A type of organism that belongs to the fungus kingdom, which includes mushrooms, molds, and yeasts.
Example
The scientist studied the fungoid to understand its role in the ecosystem.
Conversation
Have you ever seen a fungoid growing in the forest?
Yeah, they look really interesting, don't they?
I read that some fungoid species can glow in the dark!
Root Explanation
Fungoid → It is formed from "fungus" (from Latin *fungus*, meaning mushroom or fungus) and "-oid" (meaning resembling or like). The word "fungoid" describes something that resembles or is characteristic of a fungus.
Memory Tip
Think of the word 'fungus' which refers to mushrooms, and remember that 'fungoid' means something that looks or behaves like a fungus.
Visually Confused Words
ungod
furanoid
fulgorid