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Answer for the clue "Edible fungus ", 8 letters:
shiitake

Alternative clues for the word shiitake

Word definitions for shiitake in dictionaries

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
The shiitake ( Lentinula edodes ) is an edible mushroom native to East Asia , which is cultivated and consumed in many Asian countries. It is considered a medicinal mushroom in some forms of traditional medicine.

Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
1877, from Japanese, from shii , name of several types of evergreen trees, + take "mushroom."

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. A wide, brown variety of edible mushroom, ''Lentinula edodes''.

Usage examples of shiitake.

Chicken and Shiitake Risotto with Winter Squash and Pine Nut Dressing.

I ordered the shiitake mushroom ri sotto and a minestrone soup, asking if they could bring it in a hurry because I was hoping to catch a nine thirty movie.

Family Hamilton and starts raving about this great fusilli shiitake dish.

It was the biggest load of shiitake mushrooms Raymond had ever shoveled his way, and for once Burt planned to say so.

He ordered Kobe Beef Tartar on a Bed of Sauteed Shiitake Mushrooms and Rack of Lamb ala Tandoori with Sauce Bordelaise, by no means the most expensive dishes on the menu.

Or, as the case may be, arugula, radicchio, confit of duck with gingered figs, shiitake mushrooms, sorrel salad, raspberry puree, fireworks, and John Philip Sousa.

He ordered Kobe Beef Tartar on a Bed of Sauteed Shiitake Mushrooms and Rack of Lamb ala Tandoori with Sauce Bordelaise, by no means the most expensive dishes on the menu.

Its a recipe for Chicken and Shiitake Risotto with Winter Squash and Pine Nut Dressing.