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fungiform

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • UK: /ˈfʌn.dʒɪ.fɔːm/
  • UK: /ˈfʌŋ.ɡɪ.fɔːm/

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adj

Meaning 1

Having the shape of a mushroom; especially, the archetypical such shape, suggesting a cap and stem.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Near-synonyms: mycomorphic, mushroom-shaped
  • the fungiform papillae of the tongue

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: mycomorphic, mushroom-shaped

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: fungoid, mushroomoid, mushroomlike

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English fungi- Latin fōrma Latin -fōrmisder. English -form English fungiform From fungi- + -form.

Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: fungiforme — mushroom-shaped
  • French: fungiforme — mushroom-shaped
  • Italian: fungiforme — mushroom-shaped
  • Latin: fungifōrmis — mushroom-shaped
  • Romanian: fungiform — mushroom-shaped