toadstool

Meanings

• noun

  A large, round, and umbrella-shaped mushroom, often with a cap having warts or pores and a stem that may be long or short.

  - "The toadstool was a favorite hiding place for the fairies."
  - "Children often mistake brightly colored toadstools for edible mushrooms."
  - "The toadstool is a common symbol in fairy tales and children's stories."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈtoʊdˌstu(ə)l/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with toadstool
fool , school , mool , cool , pool

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Variants

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toadstool , toadstools

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Etymology

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The term 'toadstool' comes from Old English 'tot' (meaning 'toad') and 'stol' (meaning 'stool' or 'seat'). It was believed that toads sat on these mushrooms.

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Trivia

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1. Toadstools are not actually a type of toad or a seat for toads.

2. Some toadstools are poisonous, while others are edible.

3. The largest toadstool ever recorded was over 2,200 pounds.

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Related Concepts

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1. Mushroom: Toadstools are a type of mushroom.

2. Fungus: Toadstools are a type of fungus.

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Culture

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Toadstools have been a part of various cultures throughout history. In European folklore, they are often associated with fairies and magical creatures. In some Asian cultures, certain toadstools are believed to have medicinal properties. Toadstools have also been featured in literature, art, and music.

How to Memorize "toadstool"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, round mushroom with a warty cap and a short stem. Visualize it in various environments, such as a forest or a fairy tale setting.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'toadstool' with fairies, mushrooms, and warts.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Toadstools are for fairies'.

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