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Mushroom (Noun)

A large cloud of rubble and dust shaped like a mushroom and rising into the sky after an explosion (especially of a nuclear bomb).

Nouns denoting natural phenomena.

The massive explosion sent a mushroom of smoke and fire rising into the air, visible from miles away.
The photograph captured the iconic mushroom cloud of the nuclear blast, a lasting image of the devastating event.
As the demolition expert detonated the charges, a towering mushroom of dust and debris erupted from the collapsing building.
The film's special effects recreated the mushroom cloud of the atomic bomb in stunning detail, bringing the historical event to life.
Witnesses described the explosion as producing a massive mushroom cloud that rose high into the atmosphere, blocking out the sun.

Mushrooms and related fleshy fungi (including toadstools, puffballs, morels, coral fungi, etc.).

Nouns denoting plants.

The forest floor was teeming with a variety of wild mushroom species, including chanterelles and oyster mushrooms.
She carefully plucked the morel mushroom from the ground, making sure not to damage its delicate honeycomb cap.
The puffball mushroom had grown to an impressive size, its rounded cap a vibrant yellow color.
After a rainy spell, the coral fungi began to sprout from the decaying logs, their bright orange color a striking sight.
The mycologist spent hours studying the unique characteristics of the rare and poisonous toadstool mushroom.

Fleshy body of any of numerous edible fungi.

Nouns denoting foods and drinks.

The mushroom grew rapidly in the damp forest, its cap unfolding like an umbrella.
She sliced the mushroom thinly and added it to the stir-fry, where it released a rich, earthy flavor.
The chef carefully selected a variety of wild mushrooms to feature in his signature dish.
After a spring rain, the forest floor was carpeted with a variety of colorful mushrooms.
The mushroom's tender flesh was a delicacy, prized by gourmets for its subtle, nutty taste.

Any of various fleshy fungi of the subdivision Basidiomycota consisting of a cap at the end of a stem arising from an underground mycelium.

Nouns denoting plants.

The mushroom grew rapidly overnight, its cap expanding to several inches in diameter.
She carefully plucked the mushroom from the forest floor, taking care not to damage its delicate stem.
The chef added sliced mushroom to the sauce, where it simmered and released its earthy flavor.
After a spring rain, the forest floor was carpeted with a variety of colorful mushroom species.
The mushroom's mycelium had been growing underground for years, breaking down organic matter and recycling nutrients.