calvatia

/kælˈvæʃə/ (kal-VASH-ee-uh)

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of mushrooms in the family Gastromycetaceae, especially Calvatia gigantea, which is a large, edible species.

“The hikers foraged for wild mushrooms, including the giant calvatia, in the forest.”

Synonyms

  • earthball
  • giant puffball

Antonyms

  • deadly fungus
  • poisonous mushroom