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champignon

Pronunciation: /tʃamˈpɪnjən/
(also fairy ring champignon)
Definition of champignon

noun

  • a small edible mushroom with a light brown cap, growing in short grass in both Eurasia and North America and often forming fairy rings.
    • Marasmius oreades, family Tricholomataceae, class Hymenomycetes

Origin:

late 16th century: from French, diminutive of Old French champagne 'open country' (see champaign)

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Definition of champignon in the US English dictionary
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