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mycologist

UK
/maɪˈkɒlədʒɪst/
US
/maɪˈkɑlədʒɪst/

Translations

mycologistnoun
mycologists
pl
UK
/maɪˈkɒlədʒɪst/
US
/maɪˈkɑlədʒɪst/
The mycologist discovered a new species of mushroom in the forest.
Миколог обнаружил новый вид гриба в лесу.
Synonyms
fungus expert
fungal biologist
mushroom specialist
mycology researcher

Definitions

mycologistnoun
A scientist who studies fungi, including their genetic and biochemical properties, their taxonomy, and their use to humans as a source for tinder, medicine, food, and entheogens, as well as their dangers, such as toxicity or infection.
The mycologist spent years researching the medicinal properties of various mushroom species.
An amateur enthusiast who collects, identifies, and studies fungi.
Weekend mycologists often roam the forest in search of rare mushrooms.
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