chanterelle
2 synonyms for chanterelle, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A widely distributed edible mushroom that is yellow and trumpet-shaped.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
girolle
chantarelle
How to use chanterelle
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
wild chanterelles
chanterelle mushrooms
chanterelle risotto
fried chanterelles
It is a fairly specialist word, common in cooking and foraging.
Etymology
The word was borrowed from French. The French form goes back through New Latin to Latin cantharus, meaning a drinking vessel.
Full origin of chanterelle →Frequently asked questions
What is a chanterelle?
A chanterelle is a yellow, trumpet-shaped edible mushroom.
Is a girolle the same as a chanterelle?
Yes, girolle is a synonym for the mushroom sense of chanterelle.
How do you pronounce chanterelle?
The word has two pronunciations: shan-tuh-REL and CHAN-tuh-rel.
