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First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of fungous was
in the 15th century
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“Fungous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fungous. Accessed 29 Mar. 2023.
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