spring destroying angel in English

Forms: spring destroying angels [plural] [Show additional information ▼] [Hide additional information ▲]

Etymology: From spring + destroying angel, translating Latin vē̆rna (“spring”), occurring in Europe in spring. Etymology templates: {{af|en|spring|destroying angel}} spring + destroying angel, {{pcal|en|la|vernus|alt=vē̆rna|notext=1|t=spring}} Latin vē̆rna (“spring”) Head templates: {{en-noun|head=spring destroying angel}} spring destroying angel (plural spring destroying angels)

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        "A deadly mushroom, Amanita verna."
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"spring destroying angel" meaning in English

Noun