pig's ears
Definition
Noun 1. An edible mushroom: A type of fungus with a brown, often irregularly shaped or lobed fruiting body, belonging to the agaric family. It is characterized by its ear-like appearance and is considered edible.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The forager carefully collected the pig's ears growing on the fallen log.
- This recipe for wild mushroom soup calls for pig's ears and chanterelles.
Advanced Usage
- As a specific mycological term: In mycology (the study of fungi), "pig's ears" is a common name used to refer to specific species, such as or , noted for their distinctive shape and color.
- Under the microscope, the spores of the pig's ears helped confirm its species.
Variants and Related Words
- Brown mushroom: A general descriptive term.
- Edible fungus: A broader category.
Synonyms
- Mushroom
- Fungus
- Toadstool (Note: This term is often, but not exclusively, used for inedible or poisonous varieties, so context is important.)
Related Phrases
- Wild mushroom: A general term for non-cultivated mushrooms, which includes pig's ears.
- Always be certain of your identification before eating any wild mushroom like pig's ears.
Noun
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an edible agaric with a brown fruiting body that is often compound
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