mycophile
noun
my·co·phile
ˈmī-kō-ˌfī(-ə)l 
: a devotee of mushrooms
especially
: one whose hobby is hunting wild edible mushrooms
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There’s been a slew of books and other media released over the past few years that explore the many facets of mushrooms, converting more people into ’shroom swooners and mycophiles.
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Anna Kodé, New York Times, 24 Mar. 2023
And because many mushrooms are hard to tell apart by sight alone, a veteran mycophile can be an invaluable asset if you’re just getting started.
—Nathaniel Scharping, Discover Magazine, 17 Nov. 2022
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Anna Kodé, New York Times, 24 Mar. 2023
And because many mushrooms are hard to tell apart by sight alone, a veteran mycophile can be an invaluable asset if you’re just getting started.
—Nathaniel Scharping, Discover Magazine, 17 Nov. 2022
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“Mycophile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mycophile. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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