button mushroom

noun

: a usually small white mushroom (Agaricus bisporus synonym A. brunnescens) in which the pileus has not yet expanded

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Cremini mushrooms deliver much more of an earthy, umami flavor than white button mushrooms. Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 10 Oct. 2024 Once the roux is finished, onions and button mushrooms are added and stirred with garlic until settled. Aly Walansky, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024 Then, clean 10-12 button mushrooms, place them in the oven and add a slice of cheddar cheese on top for a minute before taking them out. Merve Ceylan, Health, 7 Oct. 2024 Brown baby bella mushrooms are simply white button mushrooms that have been picked at a later stage for a more earthy flavor. Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 6 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for button mushroom 

Word History

First Known Use

1708, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of button mushroom was in 1708

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“Button mushroom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/button%20mushroom. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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