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earthtongue

noun

Definition of earthtongue

: any fungus of a genus Geoglossum having ascomata that resemble the sporophores of the simpler club fungi and grow on decaying logs or damp soil

First Known Use of earthtongue

1826, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for earthtongue

translation of New Latin Geoglossum

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