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Definition of chanterelle

chanterelle

/ˌʃæn.təˈrɛl/
chan · ter · elle
Plural:chanterelles
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chanterelle Lexical Profile

chanterelle Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A prized edible woodland mushroom of the genus Cantharellus (especially Cantharellus cibarius) and related genera, characterized by a golden-yellow or orange funnel-shaped cap, gill-like ridges beneath the cap, and a delicate apricot-like aroma.

Example

"The chef sauteed fresh chanterelles in butter and thyme to serve over the homemade pasta."

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• Rhymes for chanterelle

• Nearby Words

channelize
chant
chanter
chanterelle
chantilly
chantlike
chao phraya

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 18th century from French chanterelle, derived from New Latin cantharellus, a diminutive of Latin cantharus ('drinking cup' or 'tankard'), from Ancient Greek kantharos, in reference to the mushroom's funnel-like cup shape.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Chanterelle. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/chanterelle
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