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Cantharellus cinnabarinus

Cantharellus cinnabarinus

9.9
A wild mushroom with bright pink to red caps called the cinnabar chanterelle
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : Cantharellus cinnabarinus
  • Many foragers value Cantharellus cinnabarinus for its attractive appearance and unique flavor.

Examples

  • The bright color of Cantharellus cinnabarinus makes it easy to spot among the leaf litter.

  • The Cantharellus cinnabarinus is often found in temperate forests.

  • We found a cluster of Cantharellus cinnabarinus while hiking in the forest.

  • Have you ever seen a Cantharellus cinnabarinus in the wild?

  • Many foragers value Cantharellus cinnabarinus for its attractive appearance and unique flavor.

  • The bright color of Cantharellus cinnabarinus makes it easy to spot among the leaf litter.

  • We found a cluster of Cantharellus cinnabarinus while hiking in the forest.

Synonyms

cinnabar chanterelle
vsCantharellus cinnabarinus
  • UK
9.9

A bright red or orange mushroom with a peppery taste that grows in forests

is the scientific name for the same species rather than the common name

Surface Forms

Cantharellus cinnabarinus singular
Cantharellus cinnabarini plural

Morphology

Cantharellus + cinnabarinus

The compound is a Latin binomial: the first element names the genus (Cantharellus = chanterelle mushroom) and the second is an epithet likely referring to a cinnabar/red colour. While the structure is compositional, the Latin adjectival form 'cinnabarinus' is obscure to typical B1 learners and not directly listed in the provided data, so the overall meaning is only partially inferable even if the genus is known.

Etymology

Cantharellus cinnabarinus may come from older words: Cantharellus means 'little cup' because the mushroom has a cup or trumpet shape, and cinnabarinus means 'cinnabar red' for its bright red color. So the name gives a clear picture, a small, cup-shaped red mushroom, which helps you remember this species.