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Definition of Morel
1. Noun. Any of various edible mushrooms of the genus Morchella having a brownish spongelike cap.
Group relationships: Genus Morchella, Morchella
Specialized synonyms: Common Morel, Morchella Esculenta, Sponge Morel, Sponge Mushroom, Cup Morel, Disciotis Venosa, Bell Morel, Verpa, Black Morel, Conic Morel, Morchella Angusticeps, Morchella Conica, Narrowhead Morel, Morchella Crassipes, Thick-footed Morel, Cow's Head, Half-free Morel, Morchella Semilibera
Definition of Morel
1. n. An edible fungus (Morchella esculenta), the upper part of which is covered with a reticulated and pitted hymenium. It is used as food, and for flavoring sauces.
2. n. Nightshade; -- so called from its blackish purple berries.
Definition of Morel
1. Noun. Any of several edible mushrooms (fungi) in the genus ''Morchella'', especially the common morel or yellow morel, ''Morchella esculenta'', the upper part of which is covered with a reticulated and pitted hymenium. ¹
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Definition of Morel
1. an edible mushroom [n -S]
Medical Definition of Morel
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