Definition

1. Noun:
   • A poisonous fungus with a bright yellow-brown cap and a long cinnamon-colored stalk: Cortinarius gentilis is a species of mushroom known for its toxicity. It is characterized by its distinctive cap and stalk colors.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • Foragers must learn to identify Cortinarius gentilis to avoid accidental poisoning.
  • The mycologist collected a specimen of Cortinarius gentilis for her study on toxic fungi.

Advanced Usage

• Scientific Classification: The term is used in mycological contexts to refer specifically to this species within the large genus.
  • The paper described the habitat preferences of Cortinarius gentilis.

Variants and Related Words

• Cortinarius (n): The genus to which this species belongs, containing many mushrooms often called "webcaps" due to a cobweb-like partial veil (cortina) present on young specimens.
• Webcap (n): A common name for mushrooms in the genus.

Synonyms

• Poisonous webcap: A descriptive common name.
• Toxic fungus: A general term describing its harmful property.

Notes on Usage

• The term is a scientific binomial (genus + species) and is always italicized in formal writing.
• It is primarily used in academic, scientific, or expert foraging contexts, not in everyday conversation.

Noun

1. a poisonous fungus with a bright yellow brown cap and a long cinnamon colored stalk