chanterelle

English

/ˈtʃæntəɹɛl/

noun
Definitions
  • A widely distributed edible mushroom, Cantharellus cibarius, being yellow and trumpet-shaped; or any similar mushroom of the genera Cantharellus, or , not all of which are edible.
  • The highest string of the violin or similar instrument.

Etymology

Borrowed from French chanterelle (female bird used by hunters as a decoy to attract other birds, treble string of a musical instrument).

Origin

French

chanterelle

Gloss

female bird used by hunters as a decoy to attract other birds, treble string of a musical instrument

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