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- [fuhng-guh s]
- /ˈfʌŋ gəs/
- /ˈfʌŋ.ɡəs/
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- [fuhng-guh s]
- /ˈfʌŋ gəs/
Definitions of fungous word
- adjective fungous of, relating to, or caused by fungi; fungal. 1
- adjective fungous of the nature of or resembling a fungus. 1
- noun fungous Resembling, caused by, or having the nature of a fungus. 1
- adjective fungous appearing suddenly and spreading quickly like a fungus, but not lasting 0
- abbreviation FUNGOUS fungal 0
- adjective fungous of or pertaining to a fungus; fungal. 0
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Origin of fungous
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English < Latin fungōsus fungous, spongy. See fungus, -ous
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Parts of speech for Fungous
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fungous popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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