noun
- The taxonomic kingdom including yeast, molds, smuts, mushrooms, and toadstools; distinct from the green plants.
- synonyms: kingdom Fungi, fungus kingdom
- An organism of the kingdom Fungi lacking chlorophyll and feeding on organic matter; ranging from unicellular or multicellular organisms to spore-bearing syncytia.
- synonyms: fungus
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