grey knight en · NOUN
Etymology
Mushrooms of genus Tricholoma are called knights, those of species T. terreum have grey caps.
Meanings
- In a corporate takeover, a bidder whose intentions are undeclared.
- Any member of the species Tricholoma terreum of grey-capped mushrooms native to coniferous woodlands in Europe and North America/
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| gray knight | alternative | lexicographic | |
| grey knights | Number=Plur | lexicographic |