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Fomes

Fomes Meaning & Definition
Fomes Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Fomes?

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

Synonyms | Synonyms for Fomes: genus Fomes

Related Terms | Find terms related to Fomes:

See Also | agaric | family Polyporaceae | Fomes igniarius | fungus genus | Polyporaceae

Fomes In Webster's Dictionary

\Fo"mes\, n.; pl. {Fomites}. [L. fomes, -itis, touch-wood, tinder.] (Med.) Any substance supposed to be capable of absorbing, retaining, and transporting contagious or infectious germs; as, woolen clothes are said to be active fomites.

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