agaric

aga·ric

noun \ˈa-gər-ik, ə-ˈger-ik, -ˈga-rik\

Definition of AGARIC

1

: the dried fruiting body of a fungus (Fomes officinalis syn. Polyporus officinalis) formerly used in medicine

2

: any of a family (Agaricaceae) of fungi with the sporophore usually resembling an umbrella and with numerous gills on the underside of the cap

Origin of AGARIC

Latin agaricum, a fungus, from Greek agarikon

First Known Use: 15th century