false morel
noun
: any of a genus (Gyromitra) of fungi that are often poisonous and have a cap with convolutions resembling a brain
Examples of false morel in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
An important characteristic all morels share which distinguishes them from their imposter, false morels, is a hollow center.
—
Chelsey Lewis, Journal Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2023
Cut each one in half just before cooking to ensure that no false morels are present.
—Outdoor Life, 8 Apr. 2020
Watch out for false morel mushrooms, which can sometimes be toxic.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2020
Most false morels will have wrinkly, almost shriveled-looking caps instead of pits.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2020
Other mushrooms, such as the false morel, are darker in color, look like a brain, don't include noticeable stems, and should be avoided.
—Dwight Adams, Indianapolis Star, 3 Apr. 2018
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Chelsey Lewis, Journal Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2023
Cut each one in half just before cooking to ensure that no false morels are present.
—Outdoor Life, 8 Apr. 2020
Watch out for false morel mushrooms, which can sometimes be toxic.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2020
Most false morels will have wrinkly, almost shriveled-looking caps instead of pits.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2020
Other mushrooms, such as the false morel, are darker in color, look like a brain, don't include noticeable stems, and should be avoided.
—Dwight Adams, Indianapolis Star, 3 Apr. 2018
Cite this Entry
“False morel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/false%20morel. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
Copy Citation
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share