fairy circle

/ˌfɛri ˌsʌrkəl/
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Other forms: fairy circles

Definitions of fairy circle
  1. noun
    a ring of fungi marking the periphery of the perennial underground growth of the mycelium
    synonyms: fairy ring
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    type of:
    anchor ring, annulus, doughnut, halo, ring
    a toroidal shape
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