Toadstool

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈtəʊdËŒstuːl/
• US enPR: ʹtōd'stoÍžol, IPA: /ˈtoÊŠdËŒstu(É™)l/

Origin

Middle English tadde (toad), from Old English tadie, of unknown origin; + Middle English stole (stool), from Old English stol, from Proto-Germanic *stolaz, from Proto-Indo-European *sta-lo-, locative of Proto-Indo-European base *sta- (to stand).

Full definition of toadstool

Noun

1. Any inedible or poisonous mushroom, especially an agaric.