Destroying Angel (Noun)
Meaning 2
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 destroying angel fungus grew in the woods behind my house, its white cap and stem making it almost indistinguishable from edible mushrooms.
- In the field guide, the picture of the destroying angel was accompanied by a warning about its extreme toxicity and potential for fatal poisoning.
- The mycologist carefully avoided touching the destroying angel fungus, knowing that even skin contact with its spores could be hazardous to her health.
- After mistakenly eating a destroying angel mushroom, the hiker began to experience severe symptoms, including vomiting and abdominal pain.
- The mushroom enthusiast made it a point to learn about the destroying angel and other poisonous fungi in order to avoid accidentally picking one that could harm her.