mycology
[ mahy-kol-uh-jee ]
/ maɪˈkɒl ə dʒi /
noun
the branch of biology dealing with fungi.
the fungi found in an area.
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OTHER WORDS FROM mycology
my·co·log·i·cal [mahy-kuh-loj-i-kuh l] /ˌmaɪ kəˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl/, my·co·log·ic, adjectivemy·co·log·i·cal·ly, adverbmy·col·o·gist, nounWords nearby mycology
mycocecidium, mycodermatitis, mycoflora, mycogenous, mycol., mycology, mycoparasite, mycophage, mycophagist, mycophagous, mycoplasma
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Example sentences from the Web for mycologist
The 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.
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 Cooke
British Dictionary definitions for mycologist
mycology
/ (maɪˈkɒlədʒɪ) /
noun
the branch of biology concerned with the study of fungi
the fungi of a particular region
Derived forms of mycology
mycological (ˌmaɪkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl) or mycologic, adjectivemycologist, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medical definitions for mycologist
mycology
[ mī-kŏl′ə-jē ]
n.
The branch of science dealing with the study of fungi.
Other words from mycology
my′co•log′i•cal (-lŏj′ĭ-kəl) adj.my•col′o•gist n.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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Scientific definitions for mycologist
mycology
[ mī-kŏl′ə-jē ]
The scientific study of fungi.
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