ustilago

/ʌsˈtɪləɡoʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of fungi of the family Ustilaginaceae, parasitic on plants, producing teliospores that germinate into basidiospores.

“The mycologist studied the ustilago fungi found in the forest.”

Synonyms

  • fungus
  • parasite

Antonyms

  • benefactor
  • host