fungus

US /ˈfʌŋ.ɡəs/
UK /ˈfʌŋ.ɡəs/
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Pilz

any of a group of spore-producing organisms feeding on organic matter, including molds, yeast, mushrooms, and toadstools

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Mushrooms are a type of fungus.
Pilze sind eine Art von Pilz.
The damp conditions encouraged the growth of fungus on the walls.
Die feuchten Bedingungen förderten das Wachstum von Pilzen an den Wänden.