WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!

Google
 

death cap
 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun death cap has 1 sense
  1. death cap, death cup, death angel, destroying angel, Amanita phalloides - extremely poisonous usually white fungus with a prominent cup-shaped base; differs from edible Agaricus only in its white gills
    --1 is a kind of agaric
    --1 is a member of Amanita, genus Amanita

Definitions from the Web

Term: Death Cap

Definition:

A death cap is a highly toxic mushroom, scientifically known as Amanita phalloides, often found in forested areas. Consuming this mushroom can be fatal due to its poisonous nature.

Part of Speech:

  • Noun

Senses:

  1. Botany: A type of mushroom that belongs to the genus Amanita and is known for its deadly toxicity.

Usages:

  1. Popular: The death cap is considered one of the deadliest mushrooms in the world.
  2. Local: Local foragers are aware of the dangers associated with death caps and thus never include them in their baskets.

Sample Sentences:

  1. The death cap mushroom contains a lethal combination of toxins.
  2. Although it may resemble edible mushrooms, consuming a death cap can result in severe organ failure.
  3. Foraging enthusiasts must take caution and learn to identify the death cap properly to avoid any fatal errors.

Related Products on Amazon:

Explore death cap mushrooms on Amazon

death death adder death angel death anniversiry death bell death benefit death camas death camp death cap death chair death chamber death cup death duty death function death house death in th family death instinct

Sponsored (shop thru our affiliate link to help maintain this site):

WordNet-Online
Home | Free dictionary software | Copyright notice | Contact us | WordNet dictionary | Automotive thesaurus