RUSSULA


Meaning of RUSSULA in English

[ 'rʌsələ ]

■ noun a woodland toadstool that typically has a brightly coloured flattened cap and a white stem and gills. [Genus Russula : numerous species.]

Origin

mod. L., from L. russus 'red' (because many have a red cap).

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