porcini
noun
por·ci·ni
pȯr-ˈchē-(ˌ)nē 
plural porcini also porcinis
: a large wild edible brownish boletus mushroom (Boletus edulis)
called also cèpe
Examples of porcini in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The latest items from Barrymore’s drop include mixing bowls, ramekins, casserole dishes, and more — all in a neutral greige shade called porcini taupe.
—
Shea Simmons, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
With air, purple plums emerge as well, and a porcini or truffle character sweeps in.
—Brian Freedman, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
This dish by Chef Secchi (porcini gnocchi with butter sauce) is an ode to a similar creation at Il Centro, a restaurant in Priocca, Piedmont.
—The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 7 Oct. 2024
Dried mushrooms: Dried mushrooms, like porcini, shiitake, or even morel, plump up with the broth and stew to support a flavorful veggie base.
—Liz Mervosh, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for porcini 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Shea Simmons, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
With air, purple plums emerge as well, and a porcini or truffle character sweeps in.
—Brian Freedman, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
This dish by Chef Secchi (porcini gnocchi with butter sauce) is an ode to a similar creation at Il Centro, a restaurant in Priocca, Piedmont.
—The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 7 Oct. 2024
Dried mushrooms: Dried mushrooms, like porcini, shiitake, or even morel, plump up with the broth and stew to support a flavorful veggie base.
—Liz Mervosh, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for porcini
Dictionary Entries Near porcini
Cite this Entry
“Porcini.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/porcini. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share