fungi

1 of 2

plural of fungus

fungi-

2 of 2

combining form

: fungus
fungiform

Word History

Etymology

Combining form

Latin fungus

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“Fungi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fungi. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

fungi

1 of 2

plural of fungus

Fungi

2 of 2 noun plural
Fun·​gi ˈfən-ˌjī How to pronounce Fungi (audio)
also
ˈfən-gī How to pronounce Fungi (audio)
: a kingdom of living things comprising the fungi

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