mycophile

noun

my·co·phile ˈmī-kō-ˌfī(-ə)l

: a devotee of mushrooms

especially : one whose hobby is hunting wild edible mushrooms

Examples of mycophile in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web There’s been a slew of books and other media released over the past few years that explore the many facets of mushrooms, converting more people into ’shroom swooners and mycophiles. —

Anna Kodé, New York Times, 24 Mar. 2023 And because many mushrooms are hard to tell apart by sight alone, a veteran mycophile can be an invaluable asset if you’re just getting started. —

Nathaniel Scharping, Discover Magazine, 17 Nov. 2022

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