nameko

9.9

A small amber-brown mushroom often used in Japanese soups and hot pots

noun
/ˈneɪməkoʊ/

: nameko

In Japan, a popular dish is miso soup made with nameko mushrooms.

Examples

Many people enjoy the unique texture of nameko mushrooms in their stir-fry.
The chef garnished the pasta with sautéed nameko for extra flavor.
Nameko mushroom soup.

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Synonyms

Pholiota nameko

vsnameko

Specialized

9.5

A mushroom with a slightly slippery cap, grown and used in Japanese cooking

is the common short name used in cuisine rather than the scientific form

Compounds

Pholiota nameko

Specialized

9.5

A mushroom with a slightly slippery cap, grown and used in Japanese cooking

Surface Forms

nameko singular

namekos plural

Etymology

Nameko comes from Japanese parts: name meaning 'slimy' or 'slippery' and -ko meaning 'child' or 'small thing'. So the name is like 'little slippery one', which helps you remember these small, amber-brown mushrooms that have a slightly slimy surface and are popular in soups and hotpots.