Champignons

/ˌʃæmpɪnˈjoʊnz/ noun

Definition

The plural of champignon, referring to multiple edible mushrooms, especially button mushrooms.

Etymology

French plural of 'champignon' formed by adding '-s,' adopted directly into English culinary and botanical vocabulary.

Kelly Says

When English speakers talk about 'champignons' in a fancy restaurant, they're using French vocabulary to make mushrooms sound more sophisticated—it's the same fungus, but the accent makes it fancier!

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