toadstool

/ˈtoʊdˌstul/
noun
  1. A type of fungus that is often poisonous and has a stem and a cap, typically found in woods or damp places.
    • She identified the toadstool as a poisonous species and warned the hikers.
    • After the rain, a cluster of toadstools appeared under the old oak tree.
    • The children were told not to touch the bright red toadstool in the backyard.
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