Definitions for fomes
fomes

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1. Fomes, genus Fomesnoun

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

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1. Fomes

   Fomes is a genus of perennial woody fungi in the family Polyporaceae. Species are typically hoof-shaped (ungulate). New growth each season is added to the margin, resulting in a downward extension of the hymenium. This often results in a zonate appearance of the upper surface, that is, marked by concentric bands of color. The name comes from Latin fomes, meaning "tinder", from the use of Fomes fomentarius, also known as the tinder fungus, in making tinder (see amadou).

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1. fomes

   Fomes is a genus of fungi that includes several species which cause wood decay. The term "fomes" is also used in a broader medical context to refer to any inanimate object or substance, often a simple item of everyday use, that carries an infection or can potentially transmit disease. These typically include surfaces, materials or equipment that can harbor diseases, such as door handles, clothing, or bedding.

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1. Fomesnoun

   any substance supposed to be capable of absorbing, retaining, and transporting contagious or infectious germs; as, woolen clothes are said to be active fomites

2. Etymology: [L. fomes, -itis, touch-wood, tinder.]

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1. Fomes

   Fomes is a genus of perennial woody fungi in the family Polyporaceae. Species are typically hoof-shaped. New growth each season is added to the margin, resulting in a downward extension of the hymenium. This often results in a zonate appearance of the upper surface, that is, marked by concentric bands of color.

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1. Fomes

   fō′miz, n. any porous substance capable of absorbing and retaining contagious effluvia:—pl. Fomī′tes. [L., touchwood.]

Matched Categories

1. • Fungus Genus

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of fomes in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of fomes in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=fomes
2. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fomes
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fomes
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=fomes
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=fomes
7. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=fomes