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Fungous Growths Crossword Clue

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199%7Exact Match!
236%10 Disease characterized by tumorous growths filled with fungous tissue
323%5 Marsh growths

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We think the answer is "LICHENS" which means:

    noun
  • • Any of several eruptive skin diseases characterized by hard thick lesions grouped together and resembling lichens growing on rocks
  • • Any thallophytic plant of the division lichenes; occur as crusty patches or bushy growths on tree trunks or rocks or bare ground etc.

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The lichens on the tree trunk provide food for reindeer."
  • • "Some lichens have medicinal properties and are used in traditional herbal remedies."

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New York Times21 Nov 1986 Across 50
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