臼茸
Japanese
| Kanji in this term | |
|---|---|
| 臼 | 茸 |
| うす Grade: S |
たけ Jinmeiyō |
| kun'yomi | |
Etymology
Literally, “mortar mushroom”, 臼 (usu, “mortar”) + 茸 (take, “mushroom”)
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): [ɯ̟sɨta̠ke̞]
Noun
臼茸 or 臼茸 • (usutake)
- shaggy chanterelle, Turbinellus floccosus
Usage notes
As with many terms that name organisms, this term is often spelled in katakana, especially in biological contexts (where katakana is customary).