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.”