horse mushroom

noun

1. a smooth, edible, large white-capped mushroom, Agaricus arvensis, that has the odor of anise, common in North American meadows and fields.

horse mushroom

noun

1. a large edible agaricaceous field mushroom, Agaricus arvensis, with a white cap and greyish gills

Word History and Origins

Origin of horse mushroom¹

First recorded in 1865–70

Example Sentences

It has acquired in England the name of horse mushroom, from the enormous size it sometimes attains.

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The large horse-mushroom, except for catsup, should be very cautiously eaten.

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The horse mushroom has pink gills and may be found from June to September.

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