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fungus

[fuhng-guhs] / ˈfʌŋ gəs /




NOUN
yeast
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I can’t speak to the medicinal benefits of snow fungus tea.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

“Snow fungus focuses on deep hydration and skin plumping, while red dates support circulation and a healthy glow,” Xie said, calling the concoction “a warm bowl of snow fungus and red date soup.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

This included scenes where the interior becomes overgrown with moss and fungus.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

But he also says the taste is on another level, with the fungus providing an umami-like richness that complements the chocolate.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 27, 2026

No. The fungus smelled of nothing at all as far as he could tell.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda