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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)

physical entity go
an entity that has physical existence

object, physical object go
a tangible and visible entity

whole, unit go
an assemblage of parts that is regarded as a single entity

living thing, animate thing go
a living (or once living) entity

organism, being go
a living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently

fungus go
an organism of the kingdom Fungi lacking chlorophyll and feeding on organic matter

yeast
any of various single-celled fungi that reproduce asexually by budding or division

noun.plant

2 Subcategories

baker's yeast, brewer's yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae go
used as a leaven in baking and brewing
wine-maker's yeast, Saccharomyces ellipsoides go
used in making wine