Mushroom Synonyms and Antonyms

mŭshro͝om, -ro͝om
To increase or expand suddenly, rapidly, or without control
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. explode
  2. snowball
Common name for an edible agaric (contrasting with the inedible toadstool)
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. toadstool
  2. fungus
  3. champignon (French)
  4. mushroom-cloud
  5. truffle
  6. mushroom-shaped cloud
Antonyms:
  1. toadstool
Sprout
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. augment
  2. champignon
  3. spread
  4. chanterelle
  5. fungi
  6. fungus
  7. sprout
  8. morel
  9. spore
  10. toadstool
Antonyms:
  1. shrink
  2. shrivel

Words Related to Mushroom

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Mushroom Sentence Examples

  • Star dishesat my local restaurant include the mushroom napoleon, red snapper with a semolina crust, and braised lamb shank.

  • The amanitas include some of the most showy representatives of the Agaricineae or mushroom order of fungi.

  • This grows under oaks, in clusters - a most unusual character for the mushroom, and is said to be excellent for the table.

  • The common mushroom (Agaricus campestris) is propagated by spores, the fine black dust seen to be thrown off when a mature specimen is laid on white paper or a white dish; these give rise to what is known as the "spawn" or mycelium, which consists of whitish threads permeating dried dung or similar substances, and which, when planted in a proper medium, runs through the mass, and eventually develops the fructification known as the mushroom.

  • Sandwiches range from portobello mushroom to chopped salmon steak.

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