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mycelium

/maɪˈsɛliəm/ noun · British & US
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What does mycelium mean?

noun

A mass of fine white filaments that make up the vegetative part of a fungus, consisting of branching hyphae. The vegetative part of a fungus, especially one that grows underground.

Example

"The mycelium of the mushroom broke down the organic matter in the soil."

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