chanterelle
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of chanterelle
1765–75; < French < New Latin cantharella, equivalent to Latin canthar ( us ) tankard (< Greek kántharos ) + -ella diminutive suffix
Example Sentences
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While I've yet to sample the entire gamut, I'm a fan of every single one I've tried so far, from maitake, hedgehog and enoki to chanterelle and even plain ol' white button.
From Salon • Feb. 5, 2023
Some small plates on the Bar Mariam menu are also served at the wine bar including its lobster roll and its chanterelle mushroom toast.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 9, 2022
Summer brings a bevy of berries — Juneberries, raspberries, blackberries — along with chanterelle and hen of the woods mushrooms.
From Washington Post • Apr. 21, 2022
A dozen seasonal appetizers, like venison tartare, mushroom pâté and onion soup, can be followed by main courses that include vegetarian options, like a chanterelle omelet and a squash tagine.
From New York Times • Oct. 27, 2020
The problem was that up until now, I’d only seen a chanterelle over pasta or in the market.
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
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