English dictionary

Fomes

/'f/oU/m/i/z/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

genus of bracket fungi forming corky or woody perennial shelflike sporophores often of large size; includes some that cause destructive heartrot in trees

noun.plant

Synonyms genus fomes

Source: WordNet 3.0
Any substance supposed to be capable of absorbing, retaining, and transporting contagious or infectious germs; as, woolen clothes are said to be active <i>fomites</i>.

noun

Source: webster1913