Definition

A person who enjoys searching for, cooking, or eating mushrooms and other types of fungi.

Example

As a mycophile, she spends every autumn foraging for wild mushrooms in the forest.

Conversation

Have you ever met a real mycophile?

No, I haven't, but I hear they are really passionate about mushrooms.

I went hiking with one last weekend, and they knew so much about fungi.

That sounds amazing! I would love to learn more about foraging for mushrooms.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Mycophile is formed from "myco-" (from Greek "mukon", meaning fungus) and "-phile" (from Greek "philos", meaning loving or fond of). The word describes someone who loves or has a fondness for fungi.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'fond of' ('-phile') 'fungus' ('myco-') — that's why a mycophile is a person who loves fungi.

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