mycology
the branch of biology dealing with fungi.
the fungi found in an area.
Origin of mycology
1Other words from mycology
- my·co·log·i·cal [mahy-kuh-loj-i-kuhl], /ˌmaɪ kəˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl/, my·co·log·ic, adjective
- my·co·log·i·cal·ly, adverb
- my·col·o·gist, noun
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How to use mycology in a sentence
Many of these must constantly come under the eye of the collector of phœnogams, and would be most acceptable to the mycologist.
Fungi: Their Nature and Uses | Mordecai Cubitt CookeThe mycologist seems to overlook the finer and esthetic value of mushrooms.
In the Open | Stanton Davis KirkhamAs all are edible, the slight differences observed are interesting chiefly to the mycologist.
British Dictionary definitions for mycology
/ (maɪˈkɒlədʒɪ) /
the branch of biology concerned with the study of fungi
the fungi of a particular region
Derived forms of mycology
- mycological (ˌmaɪkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl) or mycologic, adjective
- mycologist, noun
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Scientific definitions for mycology
[ mī-kŏl′ə-jē ]
The scientific study of fungi.
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