paxillae

/pæksɪleɪ/; /pæksɪli/; /pæksɪˈliː/

Definitions

1. noun

A paxillus is a small, usually cup-shaped fungus, typically found in clusters. The plural form refers to these clusters.

“The mycologist spent hours studying the paxillae that had grown in the forest.”

2. adjective

Relating to or resembling paxillus.

“The botanist identified the paxillae- shaped leaves on the rare plant species.”

Synonyms

  • cup fungi
  • paxillus

Antonyms

  • giant fungi
  • tree fungi