shiitake

/ʃiːˈtɑːkeɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of edible mushroom native to East Asia, especially the dried fruiting body of Lentinula edodes.

“The chef added dried shiitake mushrooms to the soup for extra flavor.”

Synonyms

  • fungus
  • mushroom

Antonyms

  • poisonous mushroom
  • toxin