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

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This not only improves the look of your yard but helps prevent fungal and bacterial issues carrying over to next year’s garden. Brendel Clark, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 2025 But those who contract the disease can develop symptoms of pneumonia lasting a few weeks or more that typically appear one to three weeks after breathing in fungal spores. Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025 Overwatering your lawn leads to fungal diseases and other issues, especially going into winter. Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2025 Watering from above also wets the foliage, which can lead to fungal diseases or powdery mildew on a mum's leaves. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fungal

Word History

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 1 Oct. 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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