| NOUN | plant | Sarcoscypha coccinea, scarlet cup | a discomycete that is a harbinger of spring |
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| Meaning | A discomycete that is a harbinger of spring; the fruiting body is thin and tough / tough and saucer-shaped (about the size of quarter to a half dollar) with a deep bright red upper surface and a whitish exterior. | |
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| Synonym | scarlet cup | |
| Broader | discomycete, cup fungus | Any fungus that is a member of the subclass Discomycetes |
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