genus Pluteus

/ˌdʒinəs ˌpludiəs/
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Definitions of genus Pluteus
  1. noun
    a large genus of fungi belonging to the family Pluteaceae; the shape of the cap resembles a roof; often abundant early in the summer
    synonyms: Pluteus, roof mushroom
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    type of:
    fungus genus
    includes lichen genera
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