undergrub

/ˈʌndəˌɡrʌb/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of fungal growth that develops under the surface of the soil, especially the mycelium of a fungus.

“The gardener discovered an undergrub in the roots of the newly planted tree.”

2. verb

to grow or spread under the surface of the soil, especially as a fungus.

“The undergrub of the fungus had spread throughout the entire lawn.”

Synonyms

  • fungal growth
  • undergrowth

Antonyms

  • aboveground growth
  • surface vegetation