mycology
the branch of biology dealing with fungi.
the fungi found in an area.
Origin of mycology
1Other words from mycology
- my·co·log·i·cal [mahy-kuh-loj-i-kuhl], /ˌmaɪ kəˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl/, my·co·log·ic, adjective
- my·co·log·i·cal·ly, adverb
- my·col·o·gist, noun
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How to use mycology in a sentence
Heat and humidity, therefore, are intimately concerned in the mycologic vegetation of a country.
Fungi: Their Nature and Uses | Mordecai Cubitt CookeThe mycologic flora of Switzerland has been very well investigated, although requiring revision.
Fungi: Their Nature and Uses | Mordecai Cubitt CookeFor its naming, students in America have vainly waited the decision of those having access to mycologic types in Europe.
The North American Slime-Moulds | Thomas H. (Thomas Huston) MacBride
British Dictionary definitions for mycology
/ (maɪˈkɒlədʒɪ) /
the branch of biology concerned with the study of fungi
the fungi of a particular region
Derived forms of mycology
- mycological (ˌmaɪkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl) or mycologic, adjective
- mycologist, noun
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Scientific definitions for mycology
[ mī-kŏl′ə-jē ]
The scientific study of fungi.
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