Fungus

Pronunciation: /ˈfʌŋɡəs/

Fungus (noun)

  1. A living thing that grows from spores and can live on plants, animals, or dead matter.
  2. A type of growth that can appear on damp surfaces, food, or plants, often as spots or fuzzy patches.
  3. A disease caused by a fungus that affects skin, nails, or other body areas.

Examples

  • A fungus can grow in damp places.
  • Fungus lives as a living organism type.