1. Noun
A fungus of the genus Agaricus, of many species, of which the common mushroom is an example.
2. Noun
An old name for several species of Polyporus, corky fungi growing on decaying wood.
3. Noun
a saprophytic fungus of the order Agaricales having an umbrellalike cap with gills on the underside
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4. Noun
fungus used in the preparation of punk for fuses
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