fungous

American  

[fuhng-guhs] / ˈfʌŋ gəs /

adjective

1. of the nature of or resembling a fungus; funguslike.

   The fungous growth at the base of the tree was actually a type of moss.

2. fungal.

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fungous British  

/ ˈfʌŋɡəs /

adjective

1. appearing suddenly and spreading quickly like a fungus, but not lasting

2. a less common word for fungal

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Etymology

Origin of fungous

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English, from Latin fungōsus “fungous, spongy”; see fungus, -ous

Example Sentences

His treatment of the humid cellar, full of unexplained vapors and “white fungous growths,” cues immediate recognition and revulsion.

From Slate • Oct. 30, 2015

It is an Excrescence of fungous Flesh arising in the Nostrils: But Hippocrates confounds the Carcinoma and Sarcoma with the Polypus, of which he says they are only a Species.

From The Compleat Surgeon or, the whole Art of Surgery explain'd in a most familiar Method. by Le Clerc, Charles Gabriel

The ointment of creosote is said to be effectual, even when the ulcer exhibits a fungous character, or proud flesh is present.

From Sheep, Swine, and Poultry Embracing the History and Varieties of Each; The Best Modes of Breeding; Their Feeding and Management; Together with etc. by Jennings, Robert

Insect and fungous enemies beset the species, and take advantage of breaks to invade the twigs through the chambered pith.

From Trees Worth Knowing by Rogers, Julia Ellen

Dr. Cowdell, of London, in 1848, published 'A Disquisition on Pestilential Cholera, being an attempt to explain its phenomena, nature, cause, prevention and treatment, by reference to an extrinsic fungous origin.'

From American Pomology Apples by Warder, J. A.