Agaric

Pronunciation: /əˈɡɛrɪk/

Definitions of agaric

noun a type of fungus, typically with a fleshy cap and gills on the underside

Example Sentences

A1 I found a strange agaric mushroom in the forest.

A2 The agaric fungus grew rapidly in the damp soil.

B1 The scientist studied the agaric species to understand its properties.

B2 The agaric mushroom is commonly used in traditional medicine for its healing properties.

C1 The agaric genus includes a wide variety of mushroom species with different characteristics.

C2 Researchers are conducting experiments to analyze the genetic makeup of agaric fungi for potential medical applications.

Examples of agaric in a Sentence

formal The scientist studied the agaric mushroom for its medicinal properties.

informal I found a bunch of agaric mushrooms in the forest while hiking.

slang Hey, let's go pick some agarics and have a mushroom feast!

figurative The company's growth was like an agaric mushroom, spreading rapidly in all directions.

Grammatical Forms of agaric

• plural: agarics
• comparative: more agaric
• superlative: most agaric
• present tense: agaric
• future tense: will agaric
• perfect tense: has agaric
• continuous tense: is agaricing
• singular: agaric
• positive degree: agaric
• infinitive: to agaric
• gerund: agaricing
• participle: agaricked

Origin and Evolution of agaric

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin and Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'agaric' originates from the Latin word 'agaricum', which is derived from the Greek word 'agarîkon' meaning 'mushroom'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'agaric' has been used to specifically refer to a type of fungus in the genus Agaricus, commonly known as the mushroom. The usage of the word has evolved to describe various species of mushrooms with umbrella-shaped caps and gills underneath.