amanita
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Noun — Any mushroom of the genus Amanita, a large group most of whose members are highly poisonous.
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How to use amanita
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deadly amanita
amanita species
spot an amanita
poisonous amanita
It is a scientific-sounding name used in both technical and everyday foraging contexts.
Etymology
The word comes from the genus name, which was taken from the Ancient Greek amanítēs, meaning mushrooms.
Full origin of amanita →Frequently asked questions
What is an amanita?
It is any mushroom belonging to the genus Amanita, a large group found across many habitats.
Are amanita mushrooms poisonous?
Most species in the genus are very poisonous, though the grouping includes many different species.
Why are amanitas dangerous to forage?
Because so many members of the genus are highly poisonous and can be mistaken for safer mushrooms.
