mer.uˈlɔɪ.ɪd

Definitions

1. adjective

resembling or pertaining to the genus Merulius, especially a type of fungus with a brain-like or wrinkled appearance

“The peculiar merulioid growths on the tree caught the attention of the mycologist.”

2. noun

a fungus of the genus Merulius, especially one with a brain-like or wrinkled appearance

“The rare merulioid specimen was discovered in the dense forest by the team of researchers.”