a. [f. FUNG-US + -IC. Cf. F. fongique.] Of or pertaining to fungi or mushrooms. Fungic acid (see quot. 1885).
1819. J. G. Children, Chem. Anal., 275. M. Braconnot has discovered another acid in fungi, which he has named fungic acid.
1864. Watts, Dict. Chem., II. 747. Fungic acid According to Dessaignes the acid in question is nothing but a mixture of citric, malic, and phosphoric acids.
1883. Sword & Trowel, Sept., 480. A John Chinaman was passing the Consulate just then, and was soon introduced to the fungic fare.