Ascomycetes
Pronunciation : As`co*my*ce"tes
Part of Speech : n. pl. [NL.; ascus + Gr.
Definition : Defn: A large class of higher fungi distinguished by septate hyph?, and by having their spores formed in asci, or spore sacs. It comprises many orders, among which are the yeasts, molds, mildews, truffles, morels, etc. -- As`co*my*ce"tous (#), a.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913