destroying angel

• Nom commun donné à plusieurs espèces de champignons blancs mortellement toxiques, notamment du genre Amanita, connus pour leur effet toxique et souvent mortel en cas d'ingestion.

A common name for several species of deadly poisonous white mushrooms, particularly from the genus Amanita, known for their toxic and often fatal effects if ingested.

1. Deadly mushroomC2formal

   A highly poisonous mushroom (Amanita virosa) with a white cap and stem, often fatal if ingested.

   Ange destructeur

   • The destroying angel mushroom is responsible for many fatal poisonings worldwide.
   • Foragers are warned to avoid the destroying angel due to its resemblance to edible mushrooms.
   • Symptoms of destroying angel poisoning appear hours after consumption.

2. Biblical or literary figureC1formal

   A being or force that brings destruction, often used metaphorically in religious or literary contexts.

   ange destructeur

   • In the story, the destroying angel was sent to punish the city.
   • The plague was described as a destroying angel in the ancient text.
   • The general was called a destroying angel for his ruthless tactics.