spring destroying angel

English

Etymology

From spring +‎ destroying angel, translating Latin vē̆rna (“spring”), occurring in Europe in spring.

Noun

spring destroying angel (plural spring destroying angels)

  1. A deadly mushroom, Amanita verna.
    Synonym: fool's mushroom

Further reading

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