Fungi Fungi /ˈfʌndʒaɪ/

noun

1. The taxonomic kingdom including yeast, molds, smuts, mushrooms, and toadstools; distinct from the green plants  ( Fungi , fungus kingdom , kingdom Fungi )
   the taxonomic kingdom including yeast, molds, smuts, mushrooms, and toadstools; distinct from the green plants
   

 fungus fungus /ˈfʌŋgəs/

noun

1. An organism of the kingdom Fungi lacking chlorophyll and feeding on organic matter; ranging from unicellular or multicellular organisms to spore-bearing syncytia  ( fungus )
   an organism of the kingdom Fungi lacking chlorophyll and feeding on organic matter; ranging from unicellular or multicellular organisms to spore-bearing syncytia
    The decaying log was covered in a layer of fungus, showcasing nature's decomposition process.
   The decaying log was covered in a layer of fungus, showcasing nature's decomposition process.