ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Fungiform

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈfʌn.dʒɪ.fɔːm/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Fungiform is an adjective meaning Having the shape of a mushroom; especially, the archetypical such shape, suggesting a cap and stem.

Meaning

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

Example Sentences

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

Synonyms for fungiform

Depending on context, synonyms include mycomorphic, mushroom-shaped.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include papillae, mushroomoid, fungilliform, mushroom-shaped, floriform, urniform.

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