bolete

/boʊˈlit/ · noun

Meaning

A type of fruiting body produced by certain fungus species in the order Boletales, especially those of genus Boletus, many of which are prized for their flavour; any species of said order that produces such a fruiting body.

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Related words

bolet(English)boletoid(English)bolete eater(English)mushroom(English)fruiting(English)fruiting body(English)devil's bolete(English)polypore(English)boletus(English)fungus(English)mycologist(English)delbert(English)

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