ampheclexis

/æmˈfɛklɛksɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare or obsolete term for a type of fungus, or any organism that thrives in an environment with limited or no light.

“The scientist studied the ampheclexis that had formed in the cave’s depths.”

Synonyms

  • fungus
  • organism

Antonyms

  • luminous
  • photosynthetic