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fungal

adjective

fun·​gal ˈfəŋ-gəl How to pronounce fungal (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of fungi
2
: caused by a fungus
a fungal skin disease

Examples of fungal in a Sentence

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At the other water extreme, drought in the desert Southwest increases the risk of coccidioidomycosis, a fungal infection known as valley fever. Vijay Limaye, The Conversation, 12 Nov. 2025 Kimmel joked that Tyson's admission would make for a great Desenex commercial, a reference to the anti-fungal foot powder used to treat athlete's foot. Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025 Rhizomes are susceptible to fungal disease and root rot, so good drainage is important. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 11 Nov. 2025 In the holiday apartment of Rosita Missoni, the late founder of the fashion brand Missoni, in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, such fungal figures abound. Laura May Todd, Architectural Digest, 6 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fungal

Word History

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of fungal was in 1842

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“Fungal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fungal. Accessed 27 Nov. 2025.

Kids Definition

fungal

adjective
fun·​gal ˈfəŋ-gəl How to pronounce fungal (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or resembling fungi
2
: caused by a fungus
a fungal skin disease

Medical Definition

fungal

adjective
fun·​gal ˈfəŋ-gəl How to pronounce fungal (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of fungi
2
: caused by a fungus
fungal infections

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