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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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  1. 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.
  2. n. Nightshade; -- so called from its blackish purple berries.
  3. n. A kind of cherry. See Morello.
  4. n. any of various edible mushrooms of the genus Morchella having a brownish spongelike cap
  5. n:100 n. any of various edible mushrooms of the genus Morchella having a brownish spongelike cap