1. Plural of agaric; fungi or mushrooms, especially those with gills on the underside of the cap.
Usage: Most commonly refers to edible or cultivated mushrooms, particularly the common button mushroom.; Can also refer to various wild fungi used in cooking or traditional medicine.
2. A fungal preparation or extract, historically used in traditional medicine or as a tinder for fire-starting.
Usage: archaic; historical

Examples

• The farmer harvested fresh agarics from the mushroom beds.
• These agarics have a mild, earthy flavor perfect for soups.
• The market stall displayed several varieties of agarics and other wild mushrooms.
• In medieval times, agarics were valued for their medicinal properties.
• The recipe calls for sliced agarics sautéed in butter and garlic.
• Agarics grow best in cool, damp environments with plenty of organic matter.