noun
morel
muh-REHL
Morel (noun) means an edible wild mushroom with a distinctive honeycomb-like cap. Example: “They foraged for morels in the spring woods.”
noun
1
An edible wild mushroom with a distinctive honeycomb-like cap.
"They foraged for morels in the spring woods."
How to use morel
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA prized edible mushroom with a honeycombed, pitted cap.
Common pairings
morel mushroom
forage for morels
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Word forms
- Plural
- morels
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Etymology
Borrowed from French morille, ultimately from a Germanic word meaning "root" — the same root that gives dialectal English "more" for a plant root.
Frequently asked questions
What does “morel” mean?
The word “morel” means an edible wild mushroom with a distinctive honeycomb-like cap. In plain terms, a prized edible mushroom with a honeycombed, pitted cap.
How do you pronounce “morel”?
“Morel” is pronounced muh-REHL (/məˈɹɛl/ in IPA).
How do you use “morel” in a sentence?
Here is “morel” used in a sentence: “They foraged for morels in the spring woods.”
What part of speech is “morel”?
“Morel” is a noun.
Where does the word “morel” come from?
The word “morel” comes from French. Borrowed from French morille, ultimately from a Germanic word meaning "root" — the same root that gives dialectal English "more" for a plant root.
