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boletus

/bəˈliː.təs/

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noun

/bəˈliː.təs/C1formalscientific
  • ruРод грибов семейства болетовых, характеризующийся мягкими, быстро разлагающимися трубчатыми грибами, некоторые виды ядовиты, другие съедобны.

A genus of fungi in the family Boletaceae, characterized by soft, early-decaying pore fungi, with some species being poisonous and others edible.

proper noun

  1. Type of fungusC1formalscientific

    A genus of fungi in the family Boletaceae, characterized by a soft cap with pores instead of gills, and a thick stem. Some species are edible, while others are poisonous.

    ruБоровик

    • The Boletus edulis, also known as the porcini mushroom, is highly prized in cooking.
    • Many foragers learn to identify different Boletus species to avoid poisonous varieties.
    • The cap of a Boletus mushroom is typically brown and convex.

    Synonymsbolete

Forms
  • boleti plural form
  • boletuses plural form
  • boleti's possessive plural form
  • boletuses' possessive plural form
  • boletus's possessive singular form