toadstool
Translation
toadstool, poisonous mushroom
Examples
Be careful, that could be a toadstool.
Be careful, that could be a toadstool.
The fairy sat on a red toadstool.
The fairy sat on a red toadstool.
Grammar Patterns
a toadstool a poisonous or inedible fungus, especially one with a stalk and cap Be careful, that could be a toadstool.
Similar Words
Synonyms: poisonous mushroom, fungus
Etymology
From 'toad' + 'stool'. It was believed that toads sat on them, and toads were associated with poison.
Memory Tips
Imagine a toad sitting on a little stool (the mushroom). This image helps remember it's a poisonous mushroom.