Death Cap (Noun)
Meaning
Extremely poisonous usually white fungus with a prominent cup-shaped base; differs from edible Agaricus only in its white gills.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The death cap mushroom, with its innocent appearance, can be deadly if ingested.
- The mycologist warned of the dangers of mistaking the death cap for edible varieties.
- Experts say that a single death cap can kill an adult human within days if not treated promptly.
- Hikers should be cautious of the death cap when foraging for wild mushrooms in the forest.
- Death cap mushrooms thrive in certain types of woodlands, making them a hazard for unwary mushroom hunters.