Definition of FUNGUS

fungus

Plural: fungi, funguses, fungusses

Noun

  • Any of a major group of lower plants lacking chlorophyll.
  • an organism of the kingdom Fungi lacking chlorophyll and feeding on organic matter; ranging from unicellular or multicellular organisms to spore-bearing syncytia
  • Any member of the kingdom Fungi; a eukaryotic organism typically having chitin cell walls but no chlorophyll or plastids. Fungi may be unicellular or multicellular.
  • A spongy, abnormal excrescence, such as excessive granulation tissue formed in a wound.

Examples

  • He considered playing FUNGUS, but opted for a more aggressive, high-scoring word.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Latin fungus (“mushroom”).

Synonyms

fungus

Scrabble Score: 10

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

Words With Friends Score: 14

fungus: valid Words With Friends Word