What is another word for Champignon?

Pronunciation: [t͡ʃˈampinjˌɒn] (IPA)

Champignon, a French word for mushroom, has various synonyms used in different parts of the world. In British English, it is simply known as mushroom, while in American English, it is also referred to as white mushroom. The Italian word for champignon is fungo di Prato, while in Spanish, it is commonly called seta or hongo. The German term for champignon is Champignonpilz, and in Dutch, it is known as champignon or witte champignon. The Greek word for champignon is manitari, while in Arabic, it is called fagger. Other synonyms include button mushroom, table mushroom, and Paris mushroom. These different synonyms show how diverse languages can be in describing the same object.

What are the hypernyms for Champignon?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Champignon

En vne nuit naist vn Champignon.
"Bacon is Shake-Speare"
Sir Edwin Durning-Lawrence
This Champignon possesses the advantage of drying readily, and preserving its aroma for a long time.
"Fungi: Their Nature and Uses"
Mordecai Cubitt Cooke
At about four o'clock Mrs. Vivie wished to go home, and asked him to find her escort, the Count St. Elmo de Champignon-the man, by the way, for whom her husband was gunning.
"The Metropolis"
Upton Sinclair

Related words: mushroom, shiitake, portobello, enoki, oyster, chanterelle, oyster mushrooms

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