1. Plural of deathcup; any of several highly poisonous fungi of the genus Amanita, especially Amanita phalloides, characterized by a cup-like structure at the base of the stem.
Usage: Also called death cap or destroying angel; Botanical/mycological term; Extremely toxic; ingestion can be fatal

Examples

• Deathcups are among the most dangerous mushrooms in the world.
• The forest guide warned hikers never to touch deathcups without protective gloves.
• Even a small portion of deathcups can cause severe poisoning.
• Mycologists study deathcups to understand their toxins.
• Several people were hospitalized after accidentally consuming deathcups.