mucedine

/mjuːsɪdiːn/

Definitions

1. noun

a rare or obsolete word that was used to refer to a type of fungus or a plant with similar growth patterns

“The botanist had never heard of the term ‘mucedine’ before, but it was mentioned in an old book on mycology.”

Synonyms

  • fungus
  • lichen
  • mushroom

Antonyms

  • shrub
  • tree