CHAMPIGNON

Etymology

Noun

champignon (plural champignons)

Agaricus bisporus, a species of mushroom commonly used in cooking

Synonyms

• (Agaricus bisporus): button mushroom, cremini, crimini, cultivated mushroom, portobello mushroom, table mushroom

Source: Wiktionary


Cham*pi"gnon, n. Etym: [F., a mushroom, ultimately fr. L. campus field. See Camp.] (Bot.)

Definition: An edible species of mushroom (Agaricus campestris). Fairy ring champignon, the Marasmius oreades, which has a strong flavor but is edible.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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