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cinnabar chanterelle

cinnabar chanterelle

9.9
A bright red or orange mushroom with a peppery taste that grows in forests
  • noun
  • /ˈsɪnəˌbɑr ˈʃæntəˌrɛl/
  • UK
translation icon : chanterelle cinabrio
  • The cinnabar chanterelle is easily identified by its striking reddish-orange color in the forest undergrowth.

Examples

  • We found several cinnabar chanterelles during our mushroom hunt last weekend.

  • Unlike other mushrooms, the cinnabar chanterelle has a peppery flavor and vibrant hues.

  • The cinnabar chanterelle is a beautiful mushroom.

  • Have you ever seen a cinnabar chanterelle in the wild?

  • The cinnabar chanterelle is known for its vibrant pink and orange colors, making it a stunning sight in the woods.

  • During our foraging trip, we came across several cinnabar chanterelles that brightened the forest floor.

  • Chefs appreciate the cinnabar chanterelle for its unique flavor and striking appearance in gourmet dishes.

Synonyms

Cantharellus cinnabarinus
vscinnabar chanterelle
  • Specialized
9.9

A wild mushroom with bright pink to red caps called the cinnabar chanterelle

is the common English name used in everyday language

Surface Forms

cinnabar chanterelle singular
cinnabar chanterelles plural

Morphology

cinnabar + chanterelle

This is a straightforward adjective + noun composition: 'cinnabar' names a vivid red hue and 'chanterelle' is a mushroom species, so the phrase denotes a chanterelle with cinnabar coloration and the meaning is directly derived from the parts. Color + noun naming is a common, cross-linguistic compositional pattern, so a learner who knows both constituents would readily understand it.

Etymology

Cinnabar chanterelle combines the bright red word cinnabar with the mushroom name chanterelle, so it creates the image of a trumpet-shaped 'mushroom' that looks red-orange. That's why the name refers to a mushroom with a striking pink to red-orange body.