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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

smut, smut fungus go
any fungus of the order Ustilaginales

cornsmut, corn smut
a smut fungus attacking Indian corn

noun.plant

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boil smut, Ustilago maydis go
a common smut attacking Indian corn causing greyish white swellings that rupture to expose a black spore mass