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porcini

/pɔːrˈtʃiːni/
por · ci · ni
Plural:porcini
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• noun

1

A large, fleshy edible mushroom (Boletus edulis) native to forests of the Northern Hemisphere, having a reddish-brown cap and a thick white stalk, widely prized in Italian and French cuisine for its rich, nutty flavor.

Example

"The chef simmered dried porcini in warm vegetable broth before stirring them into the risotto."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Although "porcini" is the plural form of "porcino" in Italian, in English it is commonly treated as a singular, plural, or uncountable noun, as well as a modifier in phrases like "porcini mushroom."

• Rhymes for porcini

• Nearby Words

porch
porchless
porcine
porcini
porcupine
porcupine puffer
porcupine river

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Italian porcini, the plural of porcino (literally "piglets"), from Latin porcinus ("of or relating to pigs"), a reference to the stout, rounded shape of the young mushrooms.

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