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morelAny of a group of edible mushrooms. The common morel (M. esculenta) grows in Europe and North America. The yellowish-brown cap is pitted with holes like a sponge and is about 2.5 cm/1 in long. It is used for seasoning gravies, soups, and sauces and is second only to the truffle as the world's most sought-after mushroom. (Genus Morchella, order Pezizales.) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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(pig's lemonade), and Morel spoke well of the limonade de cochon he had found in the kitchen. |
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