AGARIC - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
fungus used in the preparation of punk for fuses
Categories: Fungus
Meaning 2
Part of speech: Noun
a saprophytic fungus of the order Agaricales having an umbrellalike cap with gills on the underside
Categories: Basidiomycete, Basidiomycetous fungi
Synonyms
Agaric, Fomes igniarius
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "agaric" comes from Ancient Greek ἀγαρικόν, which comes from Latin agaricum.
🧩 Fun Fact
Greek roots often combine to create compound words with very specific meanings in science and medicine.