amatoxin en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌæməˈtɒksɪn/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˌæməˈtɑksɪn/ (General-American)
Etymology
Blend of amanita + toxin.
Meanings
- Any of a class of toxic peptides produced by several mushrooms of the genus Amanita and others.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| amatoxins | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (3)
fi amatoksiini (any of a class of toxic peptides produced by amanitas) · tr amatoksin (any of a class of toxic peptides produced by amanitas) · pt amatoxina (any of a class of toxic peptides produced by amanitas)