mycophagist

1 9.9

A person or animal that eats mushrooms

noun
/ˌmaɪkəˈfædʒɪst/

Specialized

: micófago

Some animals, such as squirrels, can be considered mycophagists because they regularly consume mushrooms.

Examples

A mycophagist enjoys exploring different types of mushrooms.
The naturalist documented the diet of the forest's mycophagists to better understand the local ecosystem.
Not only do humans enjoy mushrooms, but many insects are mycophagists as well.
Many mycophagists gather mushrooms in the forest.
As a mycophagist, she enjoys foraging for wild mushrooms in the forest.
Many mycophagists are passionate about discovering new edible fungi species.
He is a well-known mycophagist, often sharing his knowledge of mushrooms on nature walks.

Synonyms

mycophage

vsmycophagist

Specialized

9.9

A person or animal that eats mushrooms and other fungi

refers only to people or animals that eat fungi

Surface Forms

mycophagist singular

mycophagists plural

Morphology

mycophagist = mycophagy (opaque) = myco + phag + ist

Although the formation is regular (Greek combining forms myco- + phag- + -ist), the components are technical Greek morphemes unfamiliar to an average B1 learner, so the immediate base is not useful for guessing meaning.

Etymology

Mycophagist comes from Greek parts: myco- meaning 'fungus' (think 'mushroom') and -phagist meaning 'eater'. So a mycophagist is a person or animal that 'eats' fungi, especially mushrooms.