death cap

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death cap

A forager carefully avoids a death cap mushroom in the forest.

Definition
  1. 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."
death cap

A forager carefully avoids a death cap mushroom in the forest.

Noun
  1. extremely poisonous usually white fungus with a prominent cup-shaped base; differs from edible Agaricus only in its white gills

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