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parasol mushroom

parasol mushroom

6.3
An edible mushroom with a tall stalk and a round cap that grows in woods in autumn
  • noun
  • /ˈpærəˌsɒl ˈmʌʃruːm/
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  • During our hike in the forest, we spotted a beautiful parasol mushroom with its distinctive tall stalk and white gills.

Examples

  • I am in the woods for days on end; in the evenings, I marinate or fry parasol mushroom cutlets or puffball roasts.

    Fiction book (1996)

  • The parasol mushroom (Leucocoprinus procera)

    Academic text (2003)

  • While foraging for wild edibles in the autumn, I found a parasol mushroom that would make a delicious addition to our dinner.

  • My grandmother always told me to look for the parasol mushroom in the open woods, as they are a tasty treat if prepared properly.

Synonyms

mushroom
vsparasol mushroom
236 1.0

A soft fungus with a cap and stalk that grows on soil and is sometimes edible

is a specific edible woodland fungus within that broader group
Lepiota procera
vsparasol mushroom
  • Specialized
9.1

An edible mushroom with a long stalk and round cap like an umbrella, found in woods in autumn

is the common name used instead of a scientific label

Surface Forms

parasol mushroom singular
parasol mushrooms plural

Morphology

parasol + mushroom

The noun is compositionally built from 'parasol' (a light umbrella for shade) + 'mushroom' and thus denotes a mushroom that resembles a parasol/umbrella. This is a straightforward descriptive compound following common English noun‑compounding patterns (cf. 'umbrella mushroom'), so a B1 learner who knows both constituents can infer the meaning.

Etymology

Parasol mushroom The name parasol mushroom may come from the way the mushroom's cap opens wide like a small parasol or 'umbrella' above a long stalk. That's why the name helps people remember this mushroom's shape.