boletaceous

/bəʊlɪˈteɪʃəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of boletes, a family of fungi

“The boletaceous mushrooms were found growing near the base of the oak tree.”

2. noun

a type of fungus, especially one of the family Boletaceae

“The boletaceous fungi were identified by the expert mycologist.”

Synonyms

  • fungal
  • mycorrhizal

Antonyms

  • non-fungal
  • non-mycorrhizal