Toadstool: meaning, definitions and examples
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toadstool
[ ˈtəʊdstuːl ]
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
Word origin
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.