morel

noun

mo·​rel mə-ˈrel How to pronounce morel (audio)
mȯ-
: any of several edible fungi (genus Morchella, especially M. esculenta) having a conical cap with a highly pitted surface

called also morel mushroom

Examples of morel in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web His current ingredient obsession Mushrooms and morels, definitely. Kristine M. Kierzek, Journal Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2024 An earthy mid palate with flavors that include morels. Tom Mullen, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024 With the exception of morels, wait to clean mushrooms until just before using. Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2023 Best to let dishes like silky halibut with morels, mole and flakes of rice chicharron, and pork collar confit with heirloom carrot escabeche speak eloquently for themselves. Melissa Clark, New York Times, 18 Sep. 2023 The thought that goes into the sourcing is mirrored in chef Charlie Foster’s menu, which spotlights local raw-milk cheeses, grass-fed proteins, and seasonal local produce (think morels, celtuce, and zucchini blossoms). Megan Zhang, Saveur, 6 Sep. 2023 But as foraging has grown in popularity, plants including ramps, a popular wild onion, and mushrooms such as morels are frequently targeted by poachers to sell to Chicago-area restaurants. Chicago Tribune Staff, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2023 According to the United States Department of Agriculture, morels are a species of edible mushrooms often growing in many forests in North America and across the world. Marina Johnson, Detroit Free Press, 21 Apr. 2023 Don’t miss the chicken with foie gras and Château Chalon with morels and asparagus. Jay McInerney, Town & Country, 18 June 2023

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Word History

Etymology

French morille, probably from Vulgar Latin *mauricula, from maurus brown, from Latin Maurus inhabitant of Mauretania

First Known Use

1653, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of morel was in 1653

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“Morel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/morel. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

morel

noun
mo·​rel mə-ˈrel How to pronounce morel (audio)
mȯ-
: any of several large edible fungi with a cap having indentations on the surface

called also morel mushroom

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