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mushroomy

American  
[muhsh-room-ee, -room-] / ˈmʌʃ rum i, -rʊm- /

adjective

  1. shaped like a mushroom.

  2. containing a lot of mushrooms; tasting or smelling of mushrooms.


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It leans into mushroomy depth, black pepper heat and a proper gravy instead of sweetness, trading nostalgia for something more deliberate.

From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026

If you’re at Sebi’s on a Saturday, you’re obliged to order the special, a mushroomy beef stew served over potato pancakes that are both crispy and gummy in the best way.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 15, 2022

A glass of Tengumai Junmai Yamahai is described as “old-school mushroomy funk machine.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2019

It shows cigar box aromas and flavors, with meaty, mushroomy notes, as well.

From Washington Post • May 3, 2019

Felicia’s eyesight dimmed until she could perceive only shadows, and the right side of her head swelled with mushroomy lumps.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García

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