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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

hypha

/ˈhaɪfə/ noun · British & US
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What does hypha mean?

noun

A long, branching filament of a fungus, especially one that grows on a substrate and absorbs nutrients. In mycology, a hypha is a component of a fungus's vegetative body.

Example

"The mycologist studied the hyphae of the fungus to understand its growth patterns."

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