champignon

champignon Definition

cham·pi·gnon (s̸ham pin′yən; Fr s̸hän pē nyōn′)

noun

any of various edible mushrooms, esp. the meadow mushroom

Etymology: Fr, altered < OFr champaignuel < VL *campaniolus < LL campania, field: see campaign

champignon Usage Examples

Noun used with modifier

fairy: Marasmius oreades, the " fairy ring champignon " that can cause killing zones in grass turf.
ring: Marasmius oreades, the " fairy ring champignon " that can cause killing zones in grass turf.

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