Auricularia auricula
- noun
- /ɔːˌrɪkjʊˈlɛəriə ɔːˈrɪkjʊlə/
- Specialized
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Auricularia auricula
- The chef added dried Auricularia auricula to the soup for a unique texture.
Examples
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On our hike, we found clusters of Auricularia auricula growing on an old log.
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Auricularia auricula is commonly used in Chinese cuisine for its crunchy consistency.
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I found some Auricularia auricula growing on a fallen tree.
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Have you ever cooked with Auricularia auricula?
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Auricularia auricula is a popular ingredient in many Asian dishes due to its unique texture.
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In traditional recipes, chefs often use Auricularia auricula for its ability to absorb flavors.
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I enjoy adding Auricularia auricula to stir-fried vegetables for an extra crunch.
Synonyms
A small edible mushroom shaped like a thin ear that grows on dead wood
A brown ear-shaped edible mushroom that grows on dead wood and is used in Asian cooking
An edible mushroom shaped like a small brown ear that grows on dead wood
Surface Forms
Morphology
The definition is directly derivable from the parts: 'Auricularia' denotes a genus of fungi and 'auricula' denotes an ear-shaped form, so together they point to an ear-shaped fungus. Although it is a Latin taxonomic name, the root aur- is transparent and follows predictable naming patterns, so a learner who knows both constituents can infer the MWE's meaning.
Etymology
Auricularia auricula comes from the words auricularia and auricula, which mean 'ear', because the mushroom looks like a small ear growing on old wood. So the name helps you remember this edible mushroom by its ear-like shape.
