Fungous
Pronunciation : Fun"gous
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [L. fungosus: cf. F. fungueux.]
Definition : 1. Of the nature of fungi; spongy.
2. Growing suddenly, but not substantial or durable.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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