lycoperdon

Meanings

• noun

  A type of fungus, also known as a puffball, with a round, spherical or pear-shaped body and a smooth or warty surface.

  - "The lycoperdon in the forest emitted a cloud of spores when disturbed."
  - "The chef added dried lycoperdons to the mushroom risotto for an earthy flavor."

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Variants

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cordon , cordons , cordoned , cordoning , cordon bleu , cordon sanitaire , cordon sanitaires , cordons sanitaires , cordon off , cordoned off , cordoning off , cordons off

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Etymology

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From Greek lukos (wolf) and pteron (wing), referring to the shape and appearance of the spore-releasing structure.

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Trivia

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1. Lycoperdon is the scientific name for the puffball fungus.

2. Some species of lycoperdons can grow up to 10 inches in diameter.

3. Lycoperdon puffballs can be found in various colors, including white, brown, and black.

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Related Concepts

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1. Mushroom: Lycoperdon is a type of mushroom, specifically a puffball fungus.

2. Fungi: Lycoperdon is a type of fungus, belonging to the phylum Basidiomycota.

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Culture

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In ancient Greece, lycoperdons were believed to be the fruit of the wolf, and were used in rituals and medicinal practices. In literature, they have appeared in works by Shakespeare and Dickens.

How to Memorize "lycoperdon"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a round, smooth or warty ball with a mushroom-like appearance.
   - Visualize the spore-releasing structure of a lycoperdon.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the name with the round, spherical or pear-shaped shape of the fungus.
   - Remember the Greek origin of the name: wolf and wing.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in the name: L for Lycoperdon, W for wolf, and P for puffball.

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