[ˌɛntəˈloʊmə]

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of small to medium-sized, often brightly colored, fungi in the family Entolomataceae.

“The mycologist carefully examined the rare species of entoloma that grew in the nearby forest.”

2. noun

A type of poisonous mushroom, especially in the genus Entoloma.

“The toxic entoloma mushroom can cause serious health issues if ingested.”