[ 'fʌŋgəs ]
■ noun ( plural fungi -gʌɪ , -(d)ʒʌɪ or ~es ) any of a large group of spore-producing organisms which feed on organic matter and include moulds, yeast, mushrooms, and toadstools.
Derivatives
fungal adjective
fungiform adjective
fungoid adjective &noun
fungous adjective
Origin
ME: from L., perh. from Gk spongos (see sponge ).