shiitake

noun

shii·ta·ke shē-ˈtä-kē

variants or less commonly shitake

: a dark Asian mushroom (Lentinula edodes of the family Omphalotaceae) widely cultivated especially on woods of the beech family for its edible flavorful tan to brown cap

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Editor's tip: Green microalgae and shiitake mushrooms team up to support your skin’s natural building blocks, like collagen and elastin, helping to keep it firm and elastic. —

Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 27 Nov. 2024 Every morning, guests are offered a steaming hot bowl of rich brown Miso soup, brewed with lemon slices, carrots, shiitake mushrooms and fresh herbs, served alongside a tall glass of tart green apple kale juice. —

Jennifer Leigh Parker, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024 Can other types of mushrooms grow on logs like shiitakes? —

Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2024 Dried mushrooms: Dried mushrooms, like porcini, shiitake, or even morel, plump up with the broth and stew to support a flavorful veggie base. —

Liz Mervosh, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for shiitake