B2nounnaturescience
US/ˈfʌŋ.ɡəs/
UK/ˈfʌŋ.ɡəs/
a living thing like a mushroom or mold that feeds on other plants or on dead matter
In context
A fungus was growing on the damp wall behind the wardrobe.
Some fungi are safe to eat, but others are deadly poisonous.
The farmer lost half his wheat to a fungus that thrives in wet summers.
Words that go with fungus
noun + noun
- fungus infectionA fungus infection can spread between the toes.
- toenail fungusToenail fungus can take months to treat.
adjective + noun
- harmful fungusA harmful fungus destroyed much of the rice crop.
noun + preposition
- a fungus spreadsThe fungus spreads quickly in warm, humid air.
verb + noun
- kill the fungusThis spray will kill the fungus on the roses.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
two fungusesCorrect: two fungi