1. A saprophytic fungus of the order Agaricales having an umbrellalike cap with gills on the underside
   "The fly agaric is a distinctive red and white spotted mushroom often depicted in fairy tales"
    
2. Fungus used in the preparation of punk for fuses
   "Traditional fire-starters collected the agaric for tinder";
   - Fomes igniarius

Derived forms: agarics

Type of: basidiomycete, basidiomycetous fungi, fungus

Part of: Agaricales, Fomes, genus Fomes, order Agaricales

Encyclopedia: Agaric