armillaria

/ɑrˌmɪlˈɛriə/

Definitions

1. noun

a genus of fungi, particularly the honey mushroom (A. mellea).

“The armillaria fungus grows in large colonies, spreading across entire forests.”

2. adjective

relating to or resembling the honey mushroom or its genus.

“Armillaria-like fungi have been found in the local woods, but they’re not yet identified as a new species.”

Synonyms

  • fungus genus
  • honey mushroom fungus

Antonyms

  • non-fungal microorganism
  • parasitic organism