"whiskey fungus" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: whiskey fungi [plural]
Etymology: From being found on whiskey distillery walls. Head templates: {{en-noun|whiskey fungi}} whiskey fungus (plural whiskey fungi)
  1. Baudoinia compniacensis, a species of sac fungus which thrives in airborne alcohol (the angels' share). Categories (lifeform): Fungi Synonyms: distillery fungus, whisky fungus
    Sense id: en-whiskey_fungus-en-noun-3IWEcrUU Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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