jew's-ear

Thân thiện

A forager carefully picks a fresh jew's-ear from a fallen log in the forest.

Definition

Noun: 1. A widely distributed edible fungus: A type of mushroom characterized by its distinctive shape, which resembles a human ear, and its typical growth on decaying wood.

Usage

• The term is used as the common name for a specific edible fungus (). It is primarily a biological or culinary term.
• Note on Terminology: The common name "jew's-ear" is considered outdated and potentially offensive by many. The alternative names "jelly ear" or "wood ear" are preferred in modern usage.

Examples

• Noun:
  • Foragers often look for jew's-ear fungus on fallen elder branches.
  • The soup recipe called for dried jew's-ear, which needed to be rehydrated.

Advanced Usage

• The fungus is known for its gelatinous, rubbery texture and mild flavor, making it a common ingredient in Asian cuisines, particularly in stir-fries and soups.

Variants and Related Words

• Jelly ear (n): The modern, preferred common name for this fungus, describing its texture.
• Wood ear (n): Another common modern name, referring to its habitat on wood.
• Auricularia auricula-judae (n): The scientific Latin name for the species.

Synonyms

• Tree ear
• Judas's ear (an older variant referencing Judas Iscariot)

Important Note

While "jew's-ear" is the historical entry found in some dictionaries and texts, its use is now widely discouraged due to its offensive connotations. The variants "jelly ear" and "wood ear" are the appropriate, non-offensive terms to use.

Học thuật

Noun

1. widely distributed edible fungus shaped like a human ear and growing on decaying wood

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Jew's-ear
• Jew's-ears
• ear fungus
• Auricularia auricula