adjective
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appearing suddenly and spreading quickly like a fungus, but not lasting
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a less common word for fungal
Etymology
Origin of fungous
First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English, from Latin fungōsus “fungous, spongy”; see fungus, -ous
Example Sentences
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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 acts on fungous excrescences, and is a good substitute for nitrate of silver in the dispersion of all morbid growth.
From The American Reformed Cattle Doctor by Dadd, George
One merit has recently been discovered in this lumber, that formerly blackened before it was seasoned, by the invasion of a fungous growth.
From Trees Worth Knowing by Rogers, Julia Ellen
It is only when morbid deposits and chemical agencies overcome the integrity or vital affinity of the vegetable that fungous growth commences.
From The American Reformed Cattle Doctor by Dadd, George
Spray in May and June for bitter rot and fungous diseases.
From The Apple by Various
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