Toadstool: meaning, definitions and examples

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toadstool

 

[ ˈtəʊdstuːl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mushroom

A toadstool is a type of fungus that typically has a stalk and a cap, often with white spots. Some toadstools are poisonous and should not be eaten.

Synonyms

fungus, mushroom, toxic fungus

Examples of usage

  • It is important to be able to distinguish between edible mushrooms and toxic toadstools.
  • Toadstools can often be found growing in damp, shady areas of the forest.

Translations

Translations of the word "toadstool" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cogumelo venenoso

🇮🇳 ज़हरीला कवक

🇩🇪 Giftpilz

🇮🇩 jamur beracun

🇺🇦 отруйний гриб

🇵🇱 trujący grzyb

🇯🇵 毒キノコ (dokukinoko)

🇫🇷 champignon vénéneux

🇪🇸 hongo venenoso

🇹🇷 zehirli mantar

🇰🇷 독버섯 (dokbeoseot)

🇸🇦 فطر سام

🇨🇿 jedovatá houba

🇸🇰 jedovatá huba

🇨🇳 毒菌 (dújūn)

🇸🇮 strupena goba

🇮🇸 eitraður sveppur

🇰🇿 улы саңырауқұлақ

🇬🇪 მოწამლული სოკო

🇦🇿 zəhərli göbələk

🇲🇽 hongo venenoso

Etymology

The word 'toadstool' originated in the early 17th century and is a combination of 'toad' and 'stool', possibly due to the belief that toads would sit on these fungi. Over time, 'toadstool' has become synonymous with poisonous mushrooms and is often associated with fairy tales and folklore.

See also: toad, toady.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,422, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.