mycetism

/maɪˈsɛtɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

a morbid or excessive enthusiasm for mushrooms, especially in connection with a supposed mystical or magical significance.

“The eccentric’s fascination with mycetism had become a concern for his friends and family.”

2. noun

the cult or worship of mushrooms, especially in a primitive or superstitious sense.

“The discovery of the ancient ritual site revealed a bizarre example of mycetism in an early civilization.”

Synonyms

  • fungal cult
  • mycophagy

Antonyms

  • mycophobia