pleurotus

/plɪˈroʊtəs/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of edible mushrooms, often cultivated for food, and commonly known as oyster mushrooms.

“She foraged for wild mushrooms, including the delicate species of Pleurotus.”

Synonyms

  • edible mushroom
  • oyster mushroom

Antonyms

  • inedible mushroom
  • poisonous mushroom