fungus

US /ˈfʌŋ.ɡəs/
UK /ˈfʌŋ.ɡəs/
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fungo

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.
I funghi sono un tipo di fungo.
The damp conditions encouraged the growth of fungus on the walls.
Le condizioni umide hanno favorito la crescita di funghi sulle pareti.