morchella

/mɔrˈʃɛlə/

Definitions

1. noun

a fungus belonging to the genus Morchella, especially one that produces edible mushrooms

“The forager carefully picked several species of morchella from the forest floor.”

Synonyms

  • morel
  • verpa

Antonyms

  • inedible fungus
  • poisonous mushroom