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An edible fungus (Morchella esculenta), the upper part of which is covered with a reticulated and pitted hymenium. It is used as food, and for flavoring sauces.
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- n. An edible fungus (Morchella esculenta), the upper part of which is covered with a reticulated and pitted hymenium. It is used as food, and for flavoring sauces.
- n. Nightshade; -- so called from its blackish purple berries.
- n. A kind of cherry. See Morello.
- n. any of various edible mushrooms of the genus Morchella having a brownish spongelike cap
- n:100 n. any of various edible mushrooms of the genus Morchella having a brownish spongelike cap