Boletus

[bә'li:tәs]

Definition

(noun.) type genus of Boletaceae; genus of soft early-decaying pore fungi; some poisonous and some edible.

Editor: Sheldon--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) A genus of fungi having the under side of the pileus or cap composed of a multitude of fine separate tubes. A few are edible, and others very poisonous.

Typed by Konrad

Definition

n. a genus of fungi having a pore-like surface occupying the place of gills.

Edited by Guthrie