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hen-of-the-woods

/ˈhen əv ðə ˈwʊdz/

Traduction: Grand champignon comestible gris-brun qui pousse à la base des arbres, formant une masse de chapeaux imbriqués rappelant une poule.

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/ˈhen əv ðə ˈwʊdz/C1formalscientific
  • frGrand champignon comestible gris-brun qui pousse à la base des arbres, formant une masse de chapeaux imbriqués rappelant une poule.

A large, edible greyish-brown fungus that grows at the base of trees, forming a mass of overlapping caps that resembles a hen.

  1. C1formalculinary

    A large, greyish-brown edible fungus that forms a mass of overlapping caps, often found at the base of trees, resembling a hen.

    frPoule des bois

    • The chef prepared a delicious risotto with hen-of-the-woods mushrooms.
    • Foragers often find hen-of-the-woods growing near oak trees in autumn.
    • Hen-of-the-woods has a rich, earthy flavor that pairs well with garlic and herbs.