grey knight

English

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Etymology

Mushrooms of genus Tricholoma are called knights, those of species T. terreum have grey caps.

Noun

grey knight (plural grey knights)

  1. (business) In a corporate takeover, a bidder whose intentions are undeclared.
    Coordinate terms: black knight, white knight
  2. (mycology) Any of species Tricholoma terreum of grey-capped mushrooms native to coniferous woodlands in Europe and North America/
    Synonym: dirty tricholoma

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