chanterelle

noun

chan·​te·​relle ˌshan-tə-ˈrel 

ˌshän-

: a fragrant edible mushroom (Cantharellus cibarius) usually having a yellow to orange color

Examples of chanterelle in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

At Pasta Masters, Poli has opted to serve a sweet corn agnolotti, complete with chanterelle mushrooms, dashi butter, thyme, and French Perigord truffles. —Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025

The venue serves a multi-course dinner with dishes like crab ravioli and lamb with morel and chanterelle mushrooms, cocktail pairings and live jazz that pays homage to 1930s Chicago. —Nathan Diller, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2025

For entrees, go with the juicy yet crispy grilled chicken served over a treasure trove of flavorful accouterments — roasted artichokes, chanterelle mushrooms, pancetta, lima beans and succulent sundried tomatoes. —Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025

Mushroom types and benefits Instead of familiar culinary mushrooms like portobello or chanterelle, mushroom coffee brands typically use adaptogenic mushrooms in their formulas. —Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French, gallicization of New Latin Cantharellus, genus name, earlier a specific epithet, from Latin cantharus "large drinking cup with handles" (borrowed from Greek kántharos, of uncertain origin) + -ellus, diminutive suffix

Note: See note at cantharis

First Known Use

1777, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for chanterelle

• bagatelle
• caravel
• carousel
• carrousel
• citadel
• clientele
• commonweal
• decibel
• demoiselle
• fontanelle
• infidel
• isabel