mushroom
/ˈmʌʃruːm/
noun
A small plant with a cap that grows in the shade
“We found a mushroom in the forest.”
פטריה
Mushroom is a noun in the food & drinks category. It is a advanced (ages 11-12) word, meaning "A small plant with a cap that grows in the shade" In Hebrew, mushroom translates to פטריה.
Example Sentences
- She found a perfect round mushroom growing under the oak tree after the rain.
- He added sliced mushrooms to the pizza for an extra savory flavor.
- The mushroom soup was warm, earthy, and delicious on a cool autumn day.
Did You Know? Mushrooms are not plants — they belong to their own kingdom called fungi! The world's largest living organism is a honey fungus mushroom in Oregon, USA, that spreads underground over an area of about 9.6 square kilometers and is estimated to be around 8,000 years old. Some mushrooms glow in the dark! There are about 70 species of bioluminescent mushrooms that produce a ghostly green glow at night.
Common Word Combinations
mushroom soupmushroom pizzamushroom cloudmagic mushroom
Related Words
fungitrufflevegetableforest
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