kingdom Fungi

Definitions of kingdom Fungi
  1. noun
    the taxonomic kingdom including yeast, molds, smuts, mushrooms, and toadstools; distinct from the green plants
    synonyms: Fungi, fungus kingdom
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    the second highest taxonomic group into which organisms are grouped; one of five biological categories: Monera or Protoctista or Plantae or Fungi or Animalia
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