agaricic
|a-ga-ri-cic|
C2
/əˈɡærɪsɪk/
related to agaric acid
Etymology
Etymology Information
'agaricic' originates from the word 'agaric,' which refers to a type of fungus, specifically the genus Agaricus.
Historical Evolution
'Agaric' comes from the Latin word 'agaricum,' which was used to describe a type of fungus.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a specific type of fungus, but over time it evolved to describe compounds derived from such fungi.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or derived from agaric acid, a compound found in certain fungi.
The agaricic properties of the compound were studied extensively.
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