Hen Of The Woods (Noun)
Meaning
Large greyish-brown edible fungus forming a mass of overlapping caps that somewhat resembles a hen at the base of trees.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The forager's eyes widened as she spotted a massive hen_of_the_woods growing at the base of the ancient oak tree.
- After a long hike, we stumbled upon a cluster of hen_of_the_woods, their greyish-brown caps overlapping like a jumbled mess.
- The chef carefully cleaned and sliced the hen_of_the_woods, releasing its rich, earthy aroma into the kitchen.
- As we walked through the forest, our guide pointed out the hen_of_the_woods, explaining that it was a prized edible fungus among locals.
- The recipe called for sautéed hen_of_the_woods, which added a meaty texture and depth of flavor to the dish.