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mushroom

/ˈmʌʃˌɹuːm/noun

Any of the fleshy fruiting bodies of fungi typically produced above ground on soil or on their food sources (such as decaying wood).

Example sentence

  • “Some mushrooms are edible and taste good, while others are poisonous and taste foul.”
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Related words

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