Definition
deathcup
noun
- a highly poisonous fungus (Amanita phalloides) with a pale greenish or whitish cap, found in woodlands; also called death cap or destroying angel
Usage: mycology; often used in the singular or plural interchangeably
Examples
- The deathcup mushroom is one of the most toxic fungi in the world.
- Foragers must learn to identify deathcups to avoid fatal poisoning.
- A single deathcup contains enough toxin to kill an adult human.
- The pale appearance of a deathcup can deceive inexperienced mushroom hunters.
- Deathcups are found in oak and beech forests across Europe and North America.