noun
chanterelle
shan-tuh-REL
Chanterelle (noun) means a widely distributed edible mushroom that is yellow and trumpet-shaped. Example: “We found chanterelles under the beech trees.”
noun
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A widely distributed edible mushroom that is yellow and trumpet-shaped.
"We found chanterelles under the beech trees."
"She fried the chanterelles in butter and served them on toast."
How to use chanterelle
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA yellow, trumpet-shaped edible mushroom.
When to use it
It is a fairly specialist word, common in cooking and foraging.
Memory tip
Some similar mushrooms are called false chanterelles, so do not rely on the name alone when foraging.
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Common pairings
wild chanterelles
chanterelle mushrooms
chanterelle risotto
fried chanterelles
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Etymology
The word was borrowed from French. The French form goes back through New Latin to Latin cantharus, meaning a drinking vessel.
Synonyms
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girolle
chantarelle
Rhymes for chanterelle
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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.
What is the meaning of chanterelle?
"chanterelle" (noun) means a widely distributed edible mushroom that is yellow and trumpet-shaped.
