chondre

/ˈtʃɒndreɪ/ or /ˈtʃɑndri/ (CHON-dray or CHAN-dree)

Definitions

1. noun

A term used to describe a type of fungal body or a type of fungal fruiting body, often seen in mushrooms.

“The scientist examined the chondre of the rare mushroom species.”

Synonyms

  • basidiocarp
  • spore print