Definition of morel
:any of several edible fungi (genus Morchella, especially M. esculenta) having a conical cap with a highly pitted surface — called also
morel mushroom
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Fortunately, true and false morels are easily distinguished, once a person knows what to look for.
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In spring, morel mushrooms from Melby-Gibbons' parents' property in Iowa appeared on the menu.
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The purple broccolini, asparagus and morels came from the University District farmers market.
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Morels are prized because of their unbeatable combination of flavor (full and hearty) and texture (honeycombed and sort of spongy).
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Some mushrooms that sort of resemble morels are toxic, at least to a degree.
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The earl grey (light on the bergamot) created a flavor bridge to the accompanying morel ragout, a dark, herby stew, buttressed by thick-cut, buttered brioche toast.
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Warm crimini and morel mushrooms were salty, garlicky, and scrumptious, especially mixed with an order of coconut sticky rice.
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Lately the beets have been swapped for morels and English peas, and ginger foam was traded for yuzu.
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Origin and Etymology of morel
French morille, probably from Vulgar Latin *mauricula, from maurus brown, from Latin Maurus inhabitant of Mauretania
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