fungal

[ fuhng-guhl ]

adjective
  1. of, relating to, or caused by a fungus or fungi.

Origin of fungal

1
First recorded in 1825–35; from New Latin fungālis; see fungus, -al1

Other words from fungal

  • an·ti·fun·gal, adjective

Words Nearby fungal

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How to use fungal in a sentence

  • The huge hit U.K. medical show Embarrassing Bodies has treated armpit abscesses, fungal infections, and much worse.

    The Grossest TV Show Ever | Venetia Thompson | October 3, 2010 | THE DAILY BEAST
  • For a grape of this parentage, it is remarkably free from fungal diseases.

    The Grapes of New York | U. P. Hedrick
  • In America it has never gained great popularity on account of its susceptibility to fungal diseases.

    The Grapes of New York | U. P. Hedrick
  • It is somewhat susceptible to fungal diseases, mildew especially, and needs more than ordinary care.

    The Grapes of New York | U. P. Hedrick
  • The vines are productive and are reported to be unusually free from attacks of fungal diseases.

    The Grapes of New York | U. P. Hedrick
  • At best it is not a northern grape, ripening its fruit in New York only occasionally, and is much subject to fungal diseases.

    The Grapes of New York | U. P. Hedrick

British Dictionary definitions for fungal

fungal

/ (ˈfʌŋɡəl) /


adjective
  1. of, derived from, or caused by a fungus or fungi: fungal spores; a fungal disease

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