Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A large and important genus of fungi, characterized by having a fleshy cap or pileus, and a number of radiating plates or gills on which are produced the naked spores.

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  • noun type genus of Agaricaceae; gill fungi having brown spores and including several edible species

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Examples

  • In Brazil, agaricus is called cogumelo de Deus, which translates as “mushroom of God.”

    Forever Young M.D. Nicholas Perricone 2010

  • Studies have demonstrated the role of royal agaricus for use in the recovery from cancer and in lowering blood glucose and serum cholesterol levels and blood pressure.

    Forever Young M.D. Nicholas Perricone 2010

  • Originating in the mountain region of Piedade, Brazil, royal agaricus has gained popularity in its home country as well as in Asia as a panacea cure-all.

    Forever Young M.D. Nicholas Perricone 2010

  • Read more about disease-fighting spices and take a look at the evidence for several natural treatments for diabetes, including agaricus mushroom, beer, and flaxseed (subscribers only).

    Q&A: How much cinnamon does it take to lower blood sugar? 2009

  • Read more about disease-fighting spices and take a look at the evidence for several natural treatments for diabetes, including agaricus mushroom, beer, and flaxseed subscribers only.

    Q&A: How much cinnamon does it take to lower blood sugar? 2009

  • Some suggested mushrooms to use in the broth are coral mushrooms (rumeria rubripermanens), field mushrooms (agaricus campestrus) and ceps (boletus edulis.)

    Wild Mushroom Broth: Caldo de Hongos Silvestres 2006

  • Some suggested mushrooms to use in the broth are coral mushrooms (rumeria rubripermanens), field mushrooms (agaricus campestrus) and ceps (boletus edulis.)

    Wild Mushroom Broth: Caldo de Hongos Silvestres 2006

  • Some suggested mushrooms to use in the broth are coral mushrooms (rumeria rubripermanens), field mushrooms (agaricus campestrus) and ceps (boletus edulis.)

    Wild Mushroom Broth: Caldo de Hongos Silvestres 2006

  • By wrapping the patches -- which contain plant extracts like wood vinegar and agaricus mushrooms -- around the soles of their feet while they sleep, users claim that they can enjoy greater energy during the day and better sleep at night.

    Health: Healing The Sole 2007

  • Funnily we don't often pick field mushrooms (agaricus spp.), mostly we get slippery jacks (suillus luteus) and saffron milk caps (lactarius deliciosus) and we have a couple of secret spots where we find birch mushrooms (leccinum scabrum).

    Archive 2006-04-01 2006

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