CHANTERELLE

chanterelle, chantarelle, Cantharellus cibarius

(noun) widely distributed edible mushroom rich yellow in color with a smooth cap and a pleasant apricot aroma

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

chanterelle (plural chanterelles)

A widely distributed edible mushroom, Cantharellus cibarius, being yellow and trumpet-shaped; or any similar mushroom of the genera Cantharellus, Polyozellus or Gomphus, not all of which are edible.

The highest string of the violin or similar instrument.

Source: Wiktionary


Chan`te*relle", n. Etym: [F.] (Bot.)

Definition: A name for several species of mushroom, of which one (Cantharellus cibrius) is edible, the others reputed poisonous.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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