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cortinas

/kɔːrˈtiːnəs/

Meanings
noun
A cobweb-like annulus on certain types of mushroom.

Examples :

"The experienced mushroom hunter carefully examined the Cortinarius specimen, noting the delicate cortinas clinging to the stem like a spiderweb. "
plant biology organism

Related Words

Illustration annulus

annulus noun

/ˈænjələs/ /ˈænjʊləs/

A ring- or donut-shaped area or structure.

"The dartboard featured a red annulus worth double points. "

Illustration spiderweb

spiderweb noun

/ˈspaɪdərˌwɛb/ /ˈspaɪdəˌwɛb/

The net-like construct of a spider containing sticky strands to catch prey.

"The fly was stuck in the sticky strands of the spiderweb in the corner of the garage. "

Illustration delicate

delicate noun

/ˈdɛlɪkət/

A delicate item of clothing, especially underwear or lingerie.

"She carefully handled the delicate, lace-trimmed lingerie. "

Illustration examined

examined verb

/ɪɡˈzæmɪnd/

To observe or inspect carefully or critically

"He examined the crime scene for clues."

Illustration carefully

carefully adverb

/ˈkɛːfli/ /ˈkɛɹfli/

Sorrowfully.

"He listened carefully to his mother's concerns, feeling sorrowful about her disappointment. "

Illustration mushroom

mushroom noun

/ˈmʌʃˌɹuːm/

Any of the fleshy fruiting bodies of fungi typically produced above ground on soil or on their food sources (such as decaying wood).

"Some mushrooms are edible and taste good, while others are poisonous and taste foul."

Illustration cobweb

cobweb noun

/ˈkɒbwɛb/

A spiderweb, or the remains of one, especially an asymmetrical one that is woven with an irregular pattern of threads.

"There was a dusty cobweb in the corner of the old attic, hanging from the rafters. "

Illustration clinging

clinging verb

/ˈklɪŋɪŋ/

To hold very tightly, as to not fall off.

"Seaweed clung to the anchor."

Illustration certain

certain noun

/ˈsɝtn̩/ /ˈsɜːtn̩/

(with "the") Something certain.

"The certain success of the project was a relief to the team. "

Illustration specimen

specimen noun

/ˈspɛsɪmɪn/

An individual instance that represents a class; an example.

"early specimens of the art of Picasso"

Illustration hunter

hunter noun

/ˈhʌntɚ/

One who hunts game for sport or for food; a huntsman or huntswoman.

"The hunter carefully aimed his bow and arrow at the deer. "

Illustration experienced

experienced verb

/ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪənst/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.ənst/

To observe certain events; undergo a certain feeling or process; or perform certain actions that may alter one or contribute to one's knowledge, opinions, or skills.

"I experienced a lot of new things during my summer vacation. "