01 n. A fungus of the genus Agaricus, of many species, of which the common mushroom is an example.
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A fungus of the genus Agaricus, of many species, of which the common mushroom is an example.(Bot.)
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An old name for several species of Polyporus, corky fungi growing on decaying wood.
Phrases & compounds
Agaric mineral —
a light, chalky deposit of carbonate of lime, sometimes called rock milk, formed in caverns or fissures of limestone.