cep
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- noun
- /sɛp/
- UK
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cepa
- Once the oil is hot (but not smoking), add the ceps.
- ceps grow
Examples
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At an outdoor market, the vendor proudly displayed a large cep with a thick stem and brown cap for sale.
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In my opinion, the best way to eat ceps prepared in this way is on their own or perhaps with a plain omelette.
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Ceps fried with garlic and parsley.
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Any earth or sand clinging to the ceps should be brushed off gently with a soft-bristle brush.
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Last year, before he had gotten into mushrooms and ceps (also called king bolete or porcini) in particular, he announced that anyone mushrooming on our land was more than welcome to keep whatever they found.
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Mocking aside, ceps really are worth it; they have a deep, earthy, woody taste and are rich in vitamins A and C, iron, potassium, and selenium.
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During their hike through the woods, they were excited to spot a fresh cep hidden beneath the leaves.
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After searching for hours, she finally found a beautiful cep, perfect for adding to her mushroom risotto.
Synonyms
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A wild mushroom with a thick stem and a rich nutty taste used in cooking
A large mushroom that is safe to eat with a thick stem and a rounded cap often called porcini
A large edible wild mushroom like a porcini
How Edible
Surface Forms
Etymology
Cep comes from French cèpe, a name that points to the mushroom's thick, short stem like a little 'stump'. So a cep is the large, edible porcini mushroom with a stout stem and brown cap.