First Known Use: 15th century
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agaric
noun aga·ric \ˈa-gər-ik, ə-ˈger-ik, -ˈga-rik\
Definition of AGARIC
1
: the dried fruiting body of a fungus (Fomes officinalis syn. Polyporus officinalis) formerly used in medicine
2
: any of a family (Agaricaceae) of fungi with the sporophore usually resembling an umbrella and with numerous gills on the underside of the cap
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Origin of AGARIC
Latin agaricum, a fungus, from Greek agarikon
Medical Dictionary
agaric
noun aga·ric \ˈag-ə-rik, ə-ˈgar-ik\
Medical Definition of AGARIC
1
: the dried fruit body of a mushroom (Fomes officinalis synonym Polyporus officinalis) formerly used in the treatment of excessive perspiration (as in the night sweats of tuberculosis)—called also larch agaric
2
: a fungus of the family Agaricaceae and especially of the genus Agaricus
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