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Definition of cremini

cremini

/krɪˈmiːni/
cre · mi · ni
Plural:creminis
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• noun

1

An immature brown variety of the cultivated mushroom Agaricus bisporus, having a firmer texture and deeper, earthier flavor than the common white button mushroom; harvested before maturing into a portobello.

Example

"She sautéed sliced cremini with garlic and thyme to serve over the polenta."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Although 'cremini' is the plural form of 'cremino' in Italian, in English it is regularly treated as both a singular and plural noun (alongside the anglicized plural 'creminis').

• Rhymes for cremini

• Nearby Words

crematory
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creon

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 20th century from Italian 'cremini', plural of 'cremino', of uncertain ultimate origin.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

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