Definition of meadow mushroom
: a common edible whitish agaric mushroom (Agaricus campestris) that has gills which change from pink to brown and usually grows in moist open areas (such as fields or lawns)
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“Meadow mushroom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meadow%20mushroom. Accessed 28 Jan. 2022.
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meadow mushroom
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Medical Definition of meadow mushroom
: a common edible agaric of the genus Agaricus (A. campestris) that occurs naturally in moist organically rich soil and is often cultivated
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The first known use of meadow mushroom was in 1597
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