amanita
|a-ma-ni-ta|
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/ˌæməˈnaɪtə/
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/ˌæməˈniːtə/
toxic mushroom
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amanita' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amanitēs,' where 'amanitēs' referred to a type of fungus.
Historical Evolution
'amanitēs' transformed into the Latin word 'amanita,' and eventually became the modern English word 'amanita.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a type of fungus, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a genus of fungi that includes some of the most toxic mushrooms, such as the death cap and the fly agaric.
The amanita mushroom is known for its distinctive cap and deadly toxins.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/07 22:06