shiitake
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of shiitake
First recorded in 1875–80; from Japanese, equivalent to shii “oak” + take “mushroom”
Example Sentences
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The dry powder is more umami-heavy with notes of garlic and shiitake mushrooms and spicy, courtesy of gochugaru, or Korean red chili pepper.
From Salon ● Jul. 19, 2026
They order $18 mezcal cocktails infused with shiitake mushrooms, red onion and jalapeño herb oil.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 9, 2026
To test their capabilities, researchers grew samples of shiitake and button mushrooms.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 26, 2025
This vegan Jiaozi dumpling recipe with a shiitake mushroom/kale filling, turmeric wrappers and black vinegar dipping sauce is adapted from chef Shirley Chung of Ms. Chi Cafe in Culver City.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2024
The Japanese are very successful in cultivating a mushroom which they call "Shiitake" or "Lepiota shiitake."
From Student's Hand-book of Mushrooms of America, Edible and Poisonous by Taylor, Thomas
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