Pig's Ears (Noun)
Meaning
An edible agaric with a brown fruiting body that is often compound.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The pig's ears fungus grew in clusters on the forest floor, its brown caps resembling a cluster of ears.
- Pig's ears is a type of edible mushroom that can be found in many parts of North America.
- The forager carefully plucked the pig's ears from the underbrush, making sure not to damage the delicate stems.
- In some Asian cuisines, pig's ears are considered a delicacy and are often served in soups or stir-fries.
- The mycologist spent hours studying the pig's ears fungus, marveling at its unique compound fruiting body.