Definition

A person who eats fungi, such as mushrooms.

Example

As a mycophagist, she enjoys trying different types of mushrooms in her cooking.

Conversation

Have you ever tried mushrooms that are safe to eat?

Yeah, I love them! I guess you could say I'm a bit of a mycophagist.

That's cool! I haven't explored much with fungi yet.

You should! There are so many delicious varieties out there.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Mycophagist is formed from "myco-" (from Greek "mykes", meaning fungus) and "phagist" (from Greek "phagein", meaning to eat). The word refers to someone who eats fungi or mushrooms.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'eats' ('phagein') 'fungi' ('myco-') — that's what a mycophagist does.

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