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fungus

[fuhng-guhs] / ˈfʌŋ gəs /




NOUN
yeast
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I can’t speak to the medicinal benefits of snow fungus tea.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

“Snow fungus focuses on deep hydration and skin plumping, while red dates support circulation and a healthy glow,” Xie said, calling the concoction “a warm bowl of snow fungus and red date soup.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

They also questioned whether ethanol released through the barrels of whisky could cause the fungus black mould to appear.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Mucormycosis, often referred to as "black fungus," is caused by Mucorales fungi and can spread rapidly through the body.

From Science Daily • Mar. 3, 2026

Efforts to control the fungus disease of the elms have been directed largely toward control of the carrier insect.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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