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ˈstɪŋkˌhɔrnstinkhorn
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Princeton's WordNet
stinkhorn, carrion fungusnoun
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"
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stinkhornnoun
Any fungus of the order Phallales which produce a foul-scented, rod-shaped mushroom.
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stinkhorn
Phallaceae is a family of fungi, commonly known as stinkhorns, within the order Phallales. Stinkhorns have a worldwide distribution, but are especially prevalent in tropical regions. They are known for their foul-smelling, sticky spore masses, or gleba, borne on the end of a stalk called the receptaculum. The characteristic fruiting-body structure, a single, unbranched receptaculum with an externally attached gleba on the upper part, distinguishes the Phallaceae from other families in the Phallales. The spore mass typically smells of carrion or dung, and attracts flies, beetles and other insects to help disperse the spores. Although there is great diversity in body structure shape among the various genera, all species in the Phallaceae begin their development as oval or round structures known as "eggs". According to a 2008 estimate, the family contains 21 genera and 77 species.
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stinkhorn
A stinkhorn is a type of fungus, belonging to the family Phallaceae, known for its distinctive, often phallic shape and unpleasant odor. The distinctive smell attracts insects, which helps in spore dispersal. They are usually found in woodlands and gardens. The color, size and shape of stinkhorns can vary, but they are all characterized by a tip that produces a sticky spore mass.
Webster Dictionary
Stinkhornnoun
a kind of fungus of the genus Phallus, which emits a fetid odor
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of stinkhorn in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of stinkhorn in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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