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Definition of portobello

portobello

/ˌpɔːrtəˈbɛloʊ/
por · to · bel · lo
Plural:portobellos
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• noun

1

A large, mature, dark brown variety of the common cultivated mushroom (Agaricus bisporus), having an open, flat cap and a dense, meaty texture used as a culinary vegetable.

Example

"She brushed the large portobello caps with olive oil and balsamic vinegar before placing them on the grill."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 1980s by American mushroom growers as a marketing name for the large, mature form of the common brown mushroom; borrowed from the Italian place name Portobello (literally 'beautiful harbor').

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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