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Definition of enoki
enoki
/ɪˈnoʊki/
e · no · ki
Plural:enokis
enoki Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
10
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
3
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• noun
1
An edible East Asian mushroom (Flammulina filiformis, formerly classified under Flammulina velutipes) widely cultivated for culinary use, characterized in its farmed form by long, slender white stems, tiny caps, a mild flavor, and a crisp texture.
Example
"She garnished the steaming bowl of miso ramen with a small cluster of fresh enoki."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Japanese 'enoki' (Japanese hackberry tree), clipping of 'enokitake', literally meaning 'hackberry mushroom' because the fungus commonly grows on the stumps of hackberry trees.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Enoki. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/enoki