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Agaricus

UK

/əˈɡærɪkəs/

US

/əˈɡɛrɪkəs/

Agaricusnoun

Agaricuses

pl

UK

/əˈɡærɪkəs/

US

/əˈɡɛrɪkəs/

Translations

The scientist studied the properties of Agaricus in the laboratory.

Учёный изучал свойства агарика в лаборатории.

Definitions

A mushroom belonging to the genus Agaricus.

The field guide warns that some Agaricus are easily confused with toxic species.

Synonyms

Agaricusadjective

Used attributively to denote relation to the genus (e.g. “Agaricus species”).

Definitions

Relating to, characteristic of, or derived from mushrooms of the genus Agaricus.

The distinctive Agaricus odor is often described as earthy and sweet.

Synonyms

basidiomycetous

Agaricusproper noun

UK

/əˈɡær.ɪ.kəs/

US

/əˈɡær.ɪ.kəs/

Scientific genus names function as proper nouns in taxonomic usage.

Definitions

The taxonomic genus of gilled mushrooms in the family Agaricaceae, which includes both edible and poisonous species such as the cultivated button mushroom (Agaricus bisporus).

Agaricus is one of the most widely studied mushroom genera.

Synonyms