shaggy cap
- noun
- /ˈʃæɡi kæp/
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seta desgreñada
- The chef sautéed fresh shaggy caps with garlic and herbs for a seasonal appetizer.
Examples
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When picking mushrooms, make sure you can correctly identify the shaggy cap to avoid confusion with toxic species.
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The shaggy cap is prized by many wild food enthusiasts for its delicate flavor.
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I found a shaggy cap in the forest.
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The shaggy caps grow in clusters near the river.
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The chef sautéed fresh shaggy caps with garlic and herbs for a seasonal appetizer.
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The shaggy cap is prized by many wild food enthusiasts for its delicate flavor.
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When picking mushrooms, make sure you can correctly identify the shaggy cap to avoid confusion with toxic species.
Synonyms
A common mushroom with a long shaggy white cap that you can eat
A common mushroom you can eat with a long shaggy white cap that turns black and liquid as it ages
A common edible mushroom with a tall, shaggy white cap that turns black as it ages
Surface Forms
Morphology
The noun phrase is a straightforward adjective + noun composition: 'shaggy' (hairy/unkempt) modifies 'cap' (the top part of a mushroom), so a learner who knows both words can infer it denotes a mushroom with a hairy or shaggy cap. This literal, compositional pattern is common across languages and follows basic English modification rules, making the meaning immediately accessible to a B1 learner.
Etymology
The name shaggy cap comes from the mushroom's look: its long white top becomes shaggy, breaking into loose flakes, and the cap is the mushroom's top. So, the name 'shaggy cap' describes this common edible mushroom.
