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fungus

[fuhng-guhs] / ˈfʌŋ gəs /




NOUN
yeast
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“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

When albumin was removed from healthy human blood samples, the fungus multiplied freely.

From Science Daily • Mar. 3, 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

They prised an odd-shaped fungus growth off a tree.

From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford




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