Pilz

Definitions of Pilz
  1. noun
    an inflammatory condition caused by a fungus
    synonyms: Pilzinfektion
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    Fußpilz
    fungal infection of the feet
  2. noun
    any of various fleshy fungi of the subdivision Basidiomycota consisting of a cap at the end of a stem arising from an underground mycelium
    synonyms: Speisepilz
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    Morchel
    any of various edible mushrooms of the genus Morchella having a brownish spongelike cap
  3. noun
    an organism of the kingdom Fungi lacking chlorophyll and feeding on organic matter; ranging from unicellular or multicellular organisms to spore-bearing syncytia
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    Schleimpilz
    a naked mass of protoplasm having characteristics of both plants and animals; sometimes classified as protoctists
    Trüffel
    any of various highly prized edible subterranean fungi of the genus Tuber; grow naturally in southwestern Europe
    Stachelpilz
    a fungus of the family Hydnaceae
    Flechte
    any thallophytic plant of the division Lichenes; occur as crusty patches or bushy growths on tree trunks or rocks or bare ground etc.
    Hefepilz
    any of various single-celled fungi that reproduce asexually by budding or division
    Bovist
    any of various fungi of the family Lycoperdaceae whose round fruiting body discharges a cloud of spores when mature
    Röhrenpilz
    any fungus of the family Boletaceae
    Schimmel, Schimmelpilz
    a fungus that produces a superficial growth on various kinds of damp or decaying organic matter
    Bartflechte
    greenish grey pendulous lichen growing on trees
    Isländisches Moos
    lichen with branched flattened partly erect thallus that grows in mountainous and Arctic regions; used as a medicine or food for humans and livestock; a source of glycerol
    Speisepilz
    any of various fleshy fungi of the subdivision Basidiomycota consisting of a cap at the end of a stem arising from an underground mycelium
    Blätterpilz
    a saprophytic fungus of the order Agaricales having an umbrellalike cap with gills on the underside
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    Kreatur, Lebewesen, Organismus, natürliches Lebewesen
    a living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently
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