cremini

American  

[kruh-mee-nee] / krəˈmi ni /

Or crimini

noun

plural

creminis

1. a cultivated, meaty, tan or brown mushroom, Agaricus bisporus.

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Etymology

Origin of cremini

First recorded in 1985–90; from Italian, plural of cremino, diminutive of crema “cream,” from Middle French cresme, chresme “oil, chrism”

Example Sentences

Ricotta dumplings chewed stiffly doughy, rather than like tasty, light morsels; accompanying pea pods stayed pleasantly crunchy, but for $28, the mushrooms were scant — and cremini, with morels in season.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 7, 2023

Add the cremini mushrooms, trying to arrange them cut side down as best you can.

From Washington Post • Mar. 5, 2023

But white button, brown cremini and giant portobellos are all the same variety.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 10, 2022

It’s topped with a mix of shiitake and cremini mushrooms, little mountains of house-made ricotta and — the part that made me think, “Oh, I definitely have to try this” — miso butter.

From Seattle Times • May 12, 2022

These Mexican side dishes are destined to be served with Pavo al Pastor, Rick Martinez's take on a traditional Thanksgiving roast turkey, or Vegan Chile Colorado that's brimming with sweet potatoes, cremini mushrooms, and cauliflower.

From Salon • May 4, 2022