Chinese black mushroom
- noun
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seta negra china
- The recipe calls for dried Chinese black mushrooms, which add a rich, earthy flavor to the dish.
Examples
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She rehydrated the Chinese black mushrooms before adding them to the stir-fry.
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I added Chinese black mushrooms to the stir-fry.
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Fresh Chinese black mushrooms can often be found in Asian grocery stores.
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The Chinese black mushroom has a unique flavor.
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I added Chinese black mushrooms to the stir-fry for extra flavor.
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The recipe called for soaking Chinese black mushrooms before using them in the soup.
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You can find Chinese black mushrooms at your local Asian grocery store.
Synonyms
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5.8
A brown Asian mushroom used in cooking, often dried or fresh
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2.7
An edible mushroom from East Asia with a brown rounded top used in cooking
A dark brown or black mushroom used in Asian cooking
A mushroom from East Asia that people eat and grow for food
An edible East Asian mushroom used in cooking with a golden to dark brown cap and a stem not eaten
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is a straightforward noun phrase composed of two descriptive adjectives and a noun: a mushroom that is black and associated with China/Chinese cuisine. A B1 learner who knows 'Chinese', 'black', and 'mushroom' can reliably infer this basic meaning (a type of black mushroom used in Chinese cooking), so the composition is fully predictable.
Etymology
Chinese black mushroom gets its name from the mushroom's dark, almost black cap and from its long use in Chinese cooking, so the words describe 'an edible East Asian mushroom' commonly used in soups and stir-fries.