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morel Definition

mo·rel (mə rel′, mô-)

noun

any of a genus (Morchella) of edible ascomycetous mushrooms resembling a sponge on a stalk

Etymology: Fr morille < MDu morilhe < OHG morhila, dim. of morha, carrot, akin to OE more < Gmc *morhon < IE base *mrk-, edible root > Gr brakana, wild herbs

morel Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • mushroom: There are a few varieties, such as morel mushrooms, which do pop up in spring tho.
  • S: Of the opposition morel s video together a sizable.
  • video: Of the opposition morel s video together a sizable.