aga·ric
| \ ˈa-gər-ik
, ə-ˈger-ik
, -ˈga-rik \
, ə-ˈger-ik
, -ˈga-rik \
Definition of agaric
1
: the dried fruiting body of a fungus (Fomes officinalis synonym 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
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agaric
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aga·ric
| \ ˈag-ə-rik
, ə-ˈgar-ik
\
, ə-ˈgar-ik
\
Medical Definition of agaric
1
: the dried fruit body of a mushroom (Fomes officinalis synonym Polyporus officinalis) formerly used in the treatment of excessive perspiration (as in the night sweats of tuberculosis)
— called also larch agaric
2
: a fungus of the family Agaricaceae and especially of the genus Agaricus
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