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fungusMain Entry: fun·gus Pronunciation: \ˈfəŋ-gəs\ Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural fun·gi \ˈfən-ˌjī, ˈfəŋ-ˌgī\ also fun·gus·es \ˈfəŋ-gə-səz\ Usage: often attributive Etymology: Latin Date: 1527 : any of a kingdom (Fungi) of saprophytic and parasitic spore-producing eukaryotic typically filamentous organisms formerly classified as plants that lack chlorophyll and include molds, rusts, mildews, smuts, mushrooms, and yeasts
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