chanterelle

/ʃɑ̃təˈrɛl/

Definitions

1. noun

a funnel-shaped, wrinkled, and yellow to orange-brown edible fungus with a fruity, apricot-like aroma and a peach-colored interior, native to Europe and North America

“The experienced forager carefully picked the chanterelle mushrooms growing in the forest.”

Synonyms

  • edible fungus
  • funnel mushroom

Antonyms

  • inedible fungus
  • poisonous mushroom