FUNGOUS - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Adjective

of or relating to fungi

Synonyms

Fungal, Fungous

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "fungous" comes from Latin fungōsus.

🔗 Related Words

fungus – A related word in the same word family.

-ous – A related word in the same word family.

🧩 Fun Fact

Medieval scholars created new Latin words for modern concepts, keeping the language alive for centuries.