mycophagist
Americannoun
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a fungus-eating organism.
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an epicure whose interest is mushrooms.
Etymology
Origin of mycophagist
Example Sentences
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Once they sprout, its tall and graceful characteristics are very conspicuous and catch people’s eye, said David Campbell, an expert on mushroom consumption or a mycophagist.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2026
The mycophagist will find them equally valuable from a gastronomic point of view.
From Student's Hand-book of Mushrooms of America, Edible and Poisonous by Taylor, Thomas
A Boston mycophagist records it as "very good," fried after five minutes' boiling in salted water.
From Student's Hand-book of Mushrooms of America, Edible and Poisonous by Taylor, Thomas
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