agaricus

/ˌæɡəˈrɪkəs/

Definitions

1. noun

a genus of fungi, especially the edible species Agaricus bisporus, commonly known as the button mushroom.

“The chef used agaricus in her specialty dish.”

2. noun

a spore print of the fungus Agaricus bisporus.

“The agaricus on the plate was a sign of a rare mushroom species.”

Synonyms

  • fungus
  • mushroom

Antonyms

  • plant