Amanita
/,æmə'naitə/
Definition
- Noun:
- A genus of fungi: "Amanita" refers to a large genus of widely distributed mushrooms (agarics) characterized by having white spores. Many species within this genus are highly poisonous, with only a few exceptions being edible.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The fly agaric, a classic red-and-white mushroom, is a well-known species of amanita.
- Foragers must be extremely careful to avoid poisonous amanitas, which can be fatal if ingested.
Advanced Usage
- "Amanita phalloides": The specific name for the "death cap," one of the most poisonous mushrooms in the world.
- Amanita phalloides is responsible for the majority of fatal mushroom poisonings.
- "Amanita muscaria": The specific name for the "fly agaric," a psychoactive and poisonous mushroom known for its iconic red cap with white spots.
- Amanita muscaria is often depicted in fairy tales and folklore.
Variants and Related Words
- Amanitin (n): A class of deadly cyclic peptides found in some amanita mushrooms.
- Amanitin is the primary toxin in the death cap mushroom.
Synonyms
- Death cap (for ).
- Fly agaric (for ).
- Destroying angel (for several white amanita species).
Related Phrases
- "False amanita": A common name sometimes used for mushrooms in other genera that resemble true amanitas.
- The novice mycologist mistook a false amanita for the real thing.
Noun
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genus of widely distributed agarics that have white spores and are poisonous with few exceptions
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