morel

noun

mo·rel mə-ˈrel

mȯ-

: any of several edible fungi (genus Morchella, especially M. esculenta) having a conical cap with a highly pitted surface

called also morel mushroom

Examples of morel in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Best to let dishes like silky halibut with morels, mole and flakes of rice chicharron, and pork collar confit with heirloom carrot escabeche speak eloquently for themselves. —

Melissa Clark, New York Times, 18 Sep. 2023 The thought that goes into the sourcing is mirrored in chef Charlie Foster’s menu, which spotlights local raw-milk cheeses, grass-fed proteins, and seasonal local produce (think morels, celtuce, and zucchini blossoms). —

Megan Zhang, Saveur, 6 Sep. 2023 But as foraging has grown in popularity, plants including ramps, a popular wild onion, and mushrooms such as morels are frequently targeted by poachers to sell to Chicago-area restaurants. —

Chicago Tribune Staff, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2023 According to the United States Department of Agriculture, morels are a species of edible mushrooms often growing in many forests in North America and across the world. —

Marina Johnson, Detroit Free Press, 21 Apr. 2023 Don’t miss the chicken with foie gras and Château Chalon with morels and asparagus. —

Jay McInerney, Town & Country, 18 June 2023 Beef Wellington requires beef tenderloin, morels, paté de foie gras, and puff pastry—all staples in Cunard’s kitchens. —

Scott Laird, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 June 2023 Be prepared to be disappointed when looking for morels. —

Marina Johnson, Detroit Free Press, 21 Apr. 2023 Across the various groups and social media platforms devoted to morels, hunters have checked in from just about every county in the area. —

Joe Mutascio, The Indianapolis Star, 6 May 2023 See More

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