Toadstool (noun)

1. A poisonous mushroom with a cap and stem that resembles a mushroom but is often brightly colored and sometimes has a distinctive shape.
2. A mushroom that is thought to be poisonous, often with a bright, distinctive appearance.

Origin:

From toad + stool.

Examples:

1. The toadstools in the forest were brightly colored and looked like they had been painted with vibrant hues of red, yellow, and green.
2. The toadstools grew in clusters and had a distinctive shape, with a wide, flat cap and a short stem.
3. The children were warned not to touch the toadstools, as they were highly toxic and could cause serious harm if ingested.
4. The toadstools were a beautiful but dangerous presence in the forest, and many animals and insects avoided them.
5. The toadstools were the focus of much folklore and superstition, with many cultures regarding them as symbols of magic and otherworldly powers.