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milkcap

milkcap

9.1
A mushroom that gives a white milky liquid when you cut it
  • noun
  • /ˈmɪlkˌkæp/
: seta lechosa
  • We found several milkcaps growing under the pine trees in the forest.

Examples

  • The chef added slices of milkcap to the creamy mushroom soup for extra flavor.

  • Have you ever tried a milkcap mushroom?

  • Some species of milkcap are highly prized by mushroom collectors.

  • The milkcap is a delicious addition to many dishes.

  • The chef added slices of milkcap to the creamy mushroom soup for extra flavor.

  • Some species of milkcap are highly prized by mushroom collectors.

  • We found several milkcaps growing under the pine trees in the forest.

Surface Forms

milkcap singular
milkcaps plural

Morphology

milkcap = milk + cap (transparent) = milk + cap

The compound denotes a mushroom cap that exudes a milky substance, a direct, compositional meaning understandable from its parts.

Etymology

Milkcap is made of two plain words: milk because these mushrooms give a white 'milky' liquid when cut, and cap for the top part of the mushroom, so the name simply tells you it is a mushroom that gives milk from its cap.