death cap
Definition
- Noun:
- A highly poisonous mushroom: The "death cap" is an extremely toxic fungus, typically white in color, characterized by a distinctive cup-shaped structure at its base. It closely resembles some edible mushrooms but can be distinguished by its white gills.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Foragers must learn to identify the death cap, as it is responsible for most fatal mushroom poisonings.
- The death cap contains amatoxins, which cause severe liver damage.
Advanced Usage
- Scientific context: The term is often used in mycology, toxicology, and public safety warnings.
- The paper described the global distribution of the death cap, Amanita phalloides.
Variants and Related Words
- Death angel (n): Another common name for the same or similar highly poisonous mushrooms.
- The death angel is just as dangerous as the death cap.
Synonyms
- Destroying angel: A name for other white, deadly poisonous species.
- Amanita phalloides: The scientific Latin name for the death cap fungus.
Related Phrases
- "Beware of the death cap": A common warning phrase in foraging guides and public health advisories.
- The park sign read, "Beware of the death cap—do not pick any mushrooms."
Noun
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extremely poisonous usually white fungus with a prominent cup-shaped base; differs from edible Agaricus only in its white gills
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