Agaric

Pronunciation

• IPA: /əˈɡæɹɪk/

Alternative forms

• agarick obsolete

Origin

From Latin agaricum, from Ancient Greek ἀγαρικόν ("a tree fungus, Phellinus pomaceus"), from the country of Agaria, in Sarmatia.

Full definition of agaric

Noun

1. Any of various fungi of the family Agaricaceae, having umbrella-like caps with numerous gills beneath.
2. The dried mushroom used in medicine.

Derived terms

• fly agaric

Anagrams

• Garcia