clitocybe

/klɪtəʊˈsaɪbi/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of small to medium-sized, often brightly colored, mushrooms, commonly found in deciduous and mixed forests.

“The mycologist carefully identified the clitocybe as a species of poisonous mushroom.”

2. noun

Any mushroom of the genus Clitocybe.

“The clitocybe in the forest was a beautiful sight to behold.”

Synonyms

  • basidiomycete
  • gilled mushroom

Antonyms

  • ascomycete
  • polypore