ARMILLARIA


Meaning of ARMILLARIA in English

[ ˌα:mɪ'lɛ:rɪə ]

■ noun a fungus found chiefly in woodland, having mycelia that can grow for a considerable distance. [Genus Armillaria .]

Origin

mod. L.: from L. armilla 'bracelet' (because of the bracelet-like frill on the fruiting bodies).

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