false morel

noun

: any of a genus (Gyromitra) of fungi that are often poisonous and have a cap with convolutions resembling a brain

Examples of false morel in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Morels are edible mushrooms with a honeycomb appearance and are hollow inside, unlike poisonous false morels. — Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Mar. 2026

The easiest way to check whether a mushroom is a false morel, is to check if the cap connects to the stalk. — Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 2 May 2025

Recent winters in the French Alps have been warm and dry—not the right conditions for false morels. — Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 23 Mar. 2025

An important characteristic all morels share which distinguishes them from their imposter, false morels, is a hollow center. — Chelsey Lewis, Journal Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2023

Watch out for false morel mushrooms, which can sometimes be toxic. — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2020

Cut each one in half just before cooking to ensure that no false morels are present. — Outdoor Life, 8 Apr. 2020

Other mushrooms, such as the false morel, are darker in color, look like a brain, don't include noticeable stems, and should be avoided. — Dwight Adams, Indianapolis Star, 3 Apr. 2018

Word History

First Known Use

1942, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for false morel

• mademoiselle
• materiel
• subparallel
• antiparallel
• antipersonnel
• bagatelle
• calomel
• caravel
• carousel
• carrousel
• citadel
• clientele

Medical Definition

false morel

noun

false mo·​rel -mȯ-ˈrel 

: any fungus of the genus Gyromitra