death cap

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death cap

noun

Definition of DEATH CAP

: a very poisonous mushroom (Amanita phalloides) of deciduous woods of North America and Europe that varies in color from pure white to olive or yellow and has a prominent volva at the base —called also death cup

First Known Use of DEATH CAP

1925

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