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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

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

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

He just sat on the patio as the beard, like a stain, like a fungus, spread.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides




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