fungous

[fuhng-guh s] /ˈfʌŋ gəs/
adjective
1.
of, pertaining to, or caused by fungi; fungal.
2.
of the nature of or resembling a fungus.
Origin
1375-1425; late Middle English < Latin fungōsus fungous, spongy. See fungus, -ous
Examples from the web for fungous
  • Yeast is a microscopic plant of fungous growth, and is the lowest form of vegetable life.
British Dictionary definitions for fungous

fungous

/ˈfʌŋɡəs/
adjective
1.
appearing suddenly and spreading quickly like a fungus, but not lasting
2.
a less common word for fungal
Word Origin and History for fungous
adj.

"spongy," early 15c., from Latin fungosus, from fungus (see fungus).

fungous in Medicine

fungous fun·gous (fŭng'gəs)
adj.
Variant of fungal.