Agaricoid

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /əˈɡɛrɪˌkɔɪd/

Definitions of agaricoid

adjective resembling or characteristic of mushrooms in the Agaricus genus

Example Sentences

A1 The mushroom was agaricoid in shape and had white spots on its cap.

A2 The field guide described the fungus as agaricoid, with a distinctive ring on the stem.

B1 The mycologist identified the specimen as agaricoid, belonging to the Agaricus genus.

B2 The agaricoid mushrooms in the forest were a mix of edible and poisonous varieties.

C1 The agaricoid fungi displayed a wide range of colors and textures, making them fascinating subjects for study.

C2 The researcher's detailed analysis confirmed the agaricoid nature of the mushrooms, providing valuable insights into their evolutionary history.

Examples of agaricoid in a Sentence

formal The scientist studied the agaricoid fungi found in the forest.

informal I think those mushrooms are agaricoid, but I'm not sure.

slang Those agaricoid mushrooms look pretty funky, don't they?

figurative The agaricoid fungi seemed to glow in the dim light of the forest.

Grammatical Forms of agaricoid

past tense

agaricoided

plural

agaricoids

comparative

more agaricoid

superlative

most agaricoid

present tense

agaricoids

future tense

will agaricoid

perfect tense

have agaricoided

continuous tense

is agaricoiding

singular

agaricoid

positive degree

agaricoid

infinitive

to agaricoid

gerund

agaricoiding

participle

agaricoided

Origin and Evolution of agaricoid

First Known Use: 1800 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'agaricoid' originates from the Latin word 'agaricum' which means 'mushroom'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe mushrooms resembling the genus Agaricus, the term 'agaricoid' has evolved to encompass a broader range of mushroom species with similar characteristics.