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fungus

/ˈfʌŋɡəs/

Translations

fungusnoun

fungi

/ˈfʌŋɡəs/

mycoseSens médical: infection causée par un champignon.

The athlete was diagnosed with a foot fungus after noticing persistent itching and redness.

L'athlète a été diagnostiquée avec une mycose du pied après avoir remarqué des démangeaisons et des rougeurs persistantes.

champignonSens général; en biologie, terme courant pour un organisme fongique.

The forest floor was covered with various types of fungus, including mushrooms and molds.

Le sol de la forêt était recouvert de divers types de champignons, notamment des champignons et des moisissures.

moisissureDépôt ou croissance fongique visible sur une surface.

A fuzzy gray fungus had spread across the forgotten peach.

Une moisissure grise et duveteuse s'était répandue sur la pêche oubliée.

Additional translations

fongusTerme scientifique ou médical, plus rare que « champignon ».

Synonyms

fungusverb

fungused

Past Simple

fungused

Past Participle

fungusing

Gerund

/ˈfʌŋɡəs/

Rare but attested verb meaning 'to become covered with fungus' or 'to cover with fungus'.

moisirVerbe intransitif; se couvrir de moisissure ou développer une croissance fongique.

If the wallpaper stays damp, it will fungus within a week.

Si le papier peint reste humide, il moisira en une semaine.

Additional translations

moisirSens transitif rare; rendre couvert de moisissure.

fungusadjective

Attributive use of the noun before another noun, e.g., 'fungus gnat'.

fongiqueRelatif aux champignons ou aux infections dues aux champignons.

The seedlings were infested with fungus gnats.

Les semis étaient infestés de moucherons fongiques.

Additional translations

mycosiqueEmploi surtout médical.

Synonyms

Definitions

fungusnoun

A group of spore-producing organisms feeding on organic matter, including molds, yeast, mushrooms, and toadstools.

The forest floor was covered with various types of fungus, including mushrooms and molds.

An infection caused by a fungal organism.

The athlete was diagnosed with a foot fungus after noticing persistent itching and redness.

A visible growth of fungal matter on a surface, often appearing as a whitish, greenish, or dark patch.

A fuzzy gray fungus had spread across the forgotten peach.

fungusverb

(intransitive) To become covered with fungus; to develop fungal growth.

If the wallpaper stays damp, it will fungus within a week.

(transitive) To cause to become covered with or affected by fungus.

Neglected wooden planks were soon fungused by moisture.

fungusadjective

Attributive; relating to or associated with fungus.

The seedlings were infested with fungus gnats.