Toadstool

usgb/ˈtəʊdstuːl/
noun

A kind of mushroom that is often poisonous and has a cap, typically one that is round and not edible.

Be careful when you go foraging for mushrooms, you might accidentally pick a poisonous toadstool.
Visual representation of "toadstool" - A kind of mushroom that is often poisonous and has a cap, typically one that is round and not edible.

Often appears as...

  • poisonous toadstool
  • red toadstool
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Visual representation of "toadstool"
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Risk Warning

Toadstool implies danger or toxicity, often warning against consumption.

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That's a toadstool, don't eat it!
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Appearance Cue

Toadstools are usually depicted with bright colors and spots in illustrations.

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The storybook featured a bright red toadstool with white spots.
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Common Confusion

People sometimes confuse edible mushrooms with toadstools, which can be dangerous.

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Be careful to distinguish between a safe mushroom and a toadstool.
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