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horse mushroom

noun

  1. a smooth, edible, large white-capped mushroom, Agaricus arvensis, that has the odor of anise, common in North American meadows and fields.


horse mushroom

noun

  1. a large edible agaricaceous field mushroom, Agaricus arvensis, with a white cap and greyish gills
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of horse mushroom1

First recorded in 1865–70
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Example Sentences

It has acquired in England the name of horse mushroom, from the enormous size it sometimes attains.

The large horse-mushroom, except for catsup, should be very cautiously eaten.

The horse mushroom has pink gills and may be found from June to September.

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