dapperling

/ˈdæpərˌlɪŋ/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of poisonous mushroom, especially one of the species in the genus Lepiota, that can resemble an edible mushroom.

“The hikers had to be careful not to confuse the dapperling with the edible chanterelle.”

Synonyms

  • deadly mushroom
  • poisonous mushroom

Antonyms

  • edible mushroom
  • non-toxic fungus