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fungus

[fuhng-guhs] / ˈfʌŋ gəs /




NOUN
yeast
Synonyms


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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

When albumin was removed from healthy human blood samples, the fungus multiplied freely.

From Science Daily • Mar. 3, 2026

This included scenes where the interior becomes overgrown with moss and fungus.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

But he also says the taste is on another level, with the fungus providing an umami-like richness that complements the chocolate.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 27, 2026

That would introduce a second type of fungus to the menu.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan