fungi

Plural: fungi

Noun

The plural form of fungus.
the taxonomic kingdom including yeast, molds, smuts, mushrooms, and toadstools; distinct from the green plants
an organism of the kingdom Fungi lacking chlorophyll and feeding on organic matter; ranging from unicellular or multicellular organisms to spore-bearing syncytia
Spongy, abnormal growth, as granulation tissue formed in a wound.
plural of fungus
Alternative spelling of fungee (“a cornmeal dish from the Caribbean, usually made with okra and served with salt fish, shellfish, or chicken”).
A style of folk and popular music from the Virgin Islands, traditionally performed by bands consisting of banjo, guitar, ukulele, and washboard with various percussion instruments on rhythm.

Examples

Placing FUNGI for a bingo was a triumphant move in Words With Friends.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Latin fungī, from fungus + -ī (suffix forming the nominative or vocative plurals of most second-declension nouns ending in -us).

Synonyms

fungus, fungus kingdom, kingdom Fungi, quelbe, scratch

Scrabble Score: 9

fungi: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
fungi: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
fungi: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

fungi: valid Words With Friends Word