The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Fungous \Fun"gous\, a. [L. fungosus: cf. F. fungueux.] 1. Of the nature of fungi; spongy. [1913 Webster] 2. Growing suddenly, but not substantial or durable. [1913 Webster]WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
fungous adj 1: of or relating to fungi [syn: fungal, fungous]