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Wordabulary

mushroom

Pronunciation
Noun A1 Beginner

Quick answer

A fungus with a stem and a rounded cap, some kinds of which are edible.

"She fried some mushrooms in butter to go with the steak."

Usage notes

Not all mushrooms are safe to eat, some wild kinds are poisonous.

Test yourself

Which word fits the gap? "She fried some _____ in butter to go with the steak."

Answer: mushroom

In your own words, what does "mushroom" mean?

A fungus with a stem and a rounded cap, some kinds of which are edible.

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