Discomycetes

plural noun

in some classifications

: a group of fungi of the class Ascomycetes in which the fruiting body is disklike or cup-shaped (as in Pezizales)

discomycetous

¦⸗⸗¦mīˌsētəs

¦⸗⸗mī¦sētəs

adjective

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from disc- + -mycetes

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

• More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
• Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
• Advanced search features
• Ad free!