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Noun: Pluteus
  1. A large genus of fungi belonging to the family Pluteaceae; the shape of the cap resembles a roof; often abundant early in the summer
    - genus Pluteus, roof mushroom

Type of: fungus genus

Part of: family Pluteaceae, Pluteaceae

Encyclopedia: Pluteus