mushroom
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noun\ˈməsh-ˌrüm, -ˌru̇m; chiefly Northern & Midland -ˌrün; dialect ˈmə-shə-ˌrüm, -ˌru̇m, -ˌrün\
Definition of MUSHROOM
1
a : an enlarged complex aboveground fleshy fruiting body of a fungus (as a basidiomycete) that consists typically of a stem bearing a pileus; especially : one that is edible b : fungus
2
: upstart
3
: something resembling a mushroom
See Examples of MUSHROOM
- cut up some mushrooms for the salad
Origin of MUSHROOM
Middle English musheron, from Anglo-French musherum, musseron, from Late Latin mussirion-, mussirio
First Known Use: 15th century
Rhymes with MUSHROOM
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