fungus-shaped
|fun-gus-shaped|
C1
/ˈfʌŋɡəs ʃeɪpt/
mushroom-like form
Etymology
Etymology Information
'fungus-shaped' originates from the Latin word 'fungus,' meaning 'mushroom,' combined with the English word 'shaped,' indicating form or appearance.
Historical Evolution
The term 'fungus' was borrowed from Latin into English in the 15th century, and 'shaped' was added to describe objects resembling fungi.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to objects resembling mushrooms, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
resembling or having the shape of a fungus.
The sculpture was fungus-shaped, with a broad cap and a narrow stem.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/24 14:13