Definition

Relating to or resembling a type of organism that includes mushrooms and molds, often characterized by a spongy or soft texture.

Example

The garden was filled with fungous growths after the heavy rain.

Conversation

Have you seen those fungous growths on the old tree in the park?

Yeah, they look pretty strange, don’t they?

I wonder if they are harmful to the tree or just a natural part of its life.

I think they’re harmless, but it’s definitely interesting how nature works.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Fungous → It is derived from "fungus" (from Latin *fungus*, meaning mushroom or fungus) and the suffix "-ous" (meaning full of or having the qualities of). The word "fungous" describes something that is full of or related to fungi.

Memory Tip

Think of 'fungus' which refers to mushrooms, and remember that 'fungous' means something that is related to or has the qualities of fungi.

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