stinkhorn meaning

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stinkhorn (noun): any of various ill-smelling brown-capped fungi of the order Phallales.

Definition of stinkhorn

  1. any of various ill-smelling brown-capped fungi of the order Phallales
    • the foul smell of the stinkhorn attracts insects that carry the spores away on their feet

    Synonyms: carrion fungus

    Type of: fungus

    Kinds: common stinkhorn, Phallus ravenelii, dog stinkhorn, stinky squid

Scrabble score: 16 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with ST · words ending in RN · 9-letter words

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