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Fungus shape (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

mould

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'fungus' is the first definition.
(I know that mould is a type of fungus)

'shape' is the second definition.
(I know that shape can be written as mould)

(Other definitions for mould that I've seen before include "Cast; form" , "Crumbly soil" , "development of earth" , "Furry fungus" , "Cause of discoloration" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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