What does "amanita" mean?

Any of very many agaric mushrooms, of the genus Amanita, most of which are very poisonous.

How do you pronounce "amanita"?

Pronounced //ˌæməˈnaɪtə//.

Common synonyms include: amanita genus, angel of death, caesar's mushroom, death cap, destroying angel, edible mushroom.

/ˌæməˈnaɪtə/ noun

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Noun

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Any of very many agaric mushrooms, of the genus Amanita, most of which are very poisonous.

From the genus name, from Ancient Greek ἀμανίτης (amanítēs), mushrooms.