Amanita

//ˌæməˈnaɪtə// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Any of very many agaric mushrooms, of the genus Amanita, most of which are very poisonous.

Etymology

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

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