English dictionary
Lycoperdon
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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genus of fungi whose fruiting body tapers toward a base consisting of spongy mycelium
Synonyms genus lycoperdonSource: WordNet 3.0
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A genus of fungi, remarkable for the great quantity of spores, forming a fine dust, which is thrown out like smoke when the plant is compressed or burst; puffball.
Source: webster1913