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Definition mushroom in British English

mushroom noun

[countable] noun
/ˈmʌʃruːm/
1

a fungus (=type of plant) that usually has a short stem and a round top. Some mushrooms can be eaten, but many are poisonous.

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1.1

containing or made from mushrooms

Example

mushroom soup/paté/risotto

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Definition mushroom in British English