mycophagy

/maɪˈkɒfədʒi/

Definitions

1. noun

The practice of eating mushrooms, especially as a delicacy.

“The chef’s mycophagy was evident in his elaborate mushroom-based dishes.”

2. noun

A person who eats or collects mushrooms.

“He is a serious mycophagist and has been searching for rare species for years.”

Synonyms

  • fungal foraging
  • mushroom eating

Antonyms

  • antimycophagy
  • mycotoxicity