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mushroom

[muhsh-room, -room] / ˈmʌʃ rum, -rʊm /


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A quick mushroom sauce does the trick: earthy, glossy, just rich enough to make everything feel composed.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026

Although it is an attractive and edible species, the golden oyster mushroom has demonstrated its ability to escape cultivation and establish itself in the wild, where it can outcompete native fungi.

From Science Daily • Apr. 24, 2026

Researchers have been developing sustainable materials, from mushroom leather to shellfish fabrics, for over a decade.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Complete with sci-fi elements, a meditative space and a 30-foot-tall mushroom tower, Meow Wolf’s new location will open at the end of 2026.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

Their faces were twisted hideously as they grunted their way to the stage and began spooning the mushroom soup into their mouths.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy




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