mycology
1 synonym for mycology, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The branch of science that deals with fungi.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
fungology
How to use mycology
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
study mycology
a course in mycology
a mycology society
a specialist in mycology
It is a scientific term, used mostly in academic, technical or specialist hobby settings.
Etymology
The word is formed in English from myco- and -logy. It may, however, have been taken over from French or German, which in turn drew on a New Latin form.
Full origin of mycology →Frequently asked questions
What is mycology?
Mycology is the study of fungi. It covers organisms such as mushrooms, moulds and yeasts.
What is a person who studies mycology called?
A person who studies fungi is called a mycologist.
How do you pronounce mycology?
In British English it is said my-KOL-uh-jee, with the stress on the second syllable. The American pronunciation has a different vowel in that stressed syllable, so it sounds more like my-KAH-luh-jee.
