1. fungi with a foul-smelling, slimy cap that attracts flies for spore dispersal
Usage: biology; plural form

Examples

• The stinkhorns in the garden attracted swarms of flies with their putrid odor.
• Mycologists study stinkhorns to understand their unique reproductive strategies.
• Despite their unpleasant smell, stinkhorns play an important role in forest ecosystems.
• The distinctive shape and odor make stinkhorns easy to identify in the wild.
• Several species of stinkhorns can be found growing in decaying organic matter.
• Gardeners often discover stinkhorns emerging from mulch after heavy rains.