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noun

Agaric n.

(Bot.) A fungus of the genus Agaricus, of many species, of which the common mushroom is an example.

An old name for several species of Polyporus, corky fungi growing on decaying wood. Note: The "female agaric" (Polyporus officinalis) was renowned as a cathartic; the "male agaric" (Polyporus igniarius) is used for preparing touchwood, called punk or German tinder.

Agaric mineral, a light, chalky deposit of carbonate of lime, sometimes called rock milk, formed in caverns or fissures of limestone.

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Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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... for instance. The interest of all this is enhanced when we know that until the last few years these long black cords were supposed to be a peculiar form of fungus, and were known as Rhizomorpha. They are, however, the subterranean vegetative parts (mycelium) of the agaric we are concerned with, and they can be traced without break of continuity from the base of the toadstool into the soil and tree (Fig. 16). I have several times followed these dark mycelial cords into the timber of old beeches and spruce ...

— Scientific American Supplement, No. 643, April 28, 1888 • Various