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fungous
/ ˈfʌŋɡəs /
adjective
- appearing suddenly and spreading quickly like a fungus, but not lasting
- a less common word for fungal
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
The fungous beasts from “The Rats in the Walls” Image by Michael Bukowski for Polygon “The Rats in the Walls” In my mind, this is the most horrifying story that Lovecraft ever wrote.
After that, Jane enters her own fungous life cycle, develops her own rituals.
The ointment of creosote is said to be effectual, even when the ulcer exhibits a fungous character, or proud flesh is present.
K�ster57 called attention to the regularity of the occurrence of miliary tubercles in the fungous granulations of the inflamed joints of scrofulous and tuberculous individuals.
Some of the corn became affected with a fungous disease called "smut," and part of that crop was worthless.
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