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false morel
noun
: any of a genus (Gyromitra) of fungi that are often poisonous and have a cap with convolutions resembling a brain
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An important characteristic all morels share which distinguishes them from their imposter, false morels, is a hollow center.
—Chelsey Lewis, Journal Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2023
Cut each one in half just before cooking to ensure that no false morels are present.
—Outdoor Life, 8 Apr. 2020
Watch out for false morel mushrooms, which can sometimes be toxic.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2020
Most false morels will have wrinkly, almost shriveled-looking caps instead of pits.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2020
Other mushrooms, such as the false morel, are darker in color, look like a brain, don't include noticeable stems, and should be avoided.
—Dwight Adams, Indianapolis Star, 3 Apr. 2018
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First Known Use
1942, in the meaning defined above
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“False morel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/false%20morel. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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