fungal
adjective/ˈfʌŋɡəl/
Frequency rank: #9,445 most common English word
Meaning
relating to or caused by a fungus.
Example sentence
The doctor said the rash on his foot was fungal in origin and prescribed special cream.
Synonyms & related words
- fungous
- mycotic
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