agaricales
|a-ga-ri-ca-les|
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/əˌɡærɪˈkeɪliːz/
gilled mushrooms
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Agaricales' originates from the Latin word 'Agaricus', which refers to a type of mushroom.
Historical Evolution
'Agaricus' was used in Latin to describe mushrooms and eventually became the modern scientific order name 'Agaricales'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a specific type of mushroom, but now it encompasses a broader order of fungi.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an order of fungi, commonly known as gilled mushrooms, which includes many familiar mushrooms and toadstools.
The Agaricales are a diverse order of fungi that include many edible and poisonous species.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/28 16:36