fungivorous

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/fʌnˈd͡ʒɪvɜɹəs//fʌŋˈɡɪvɜɹəs/

adjective

Feeding on fungi.

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mycophagous
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Meanings

adjective
  1. Feeding on fungi.

    Synonyms: mycophagous

Synonyms & antonyms

adjectiveFeeding on fungi.

Similar
mycophagous
Also see
mycophagous

Origin

From fungi + -vorous.

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Translations

Polish grzybożerny
  • grzybożernyfeeding on fungi

Rhymes & wordplay

Rhymes with fungivorous

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Cite this entry
APA

fungivorous. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/fungivorous

MLA

“fungivorous.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/fungivorous. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “fungivorous,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/fungivorous.

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