Boletus edulis

Definitions of Boletus edulis
  1. noun
    an edible and choice fungus; has a convex cap that is slightly viscid when fresh and moist but soon dries and a thick bulbous tan stalk
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    type of:
    bolete
    any fungus of the family Boletaceae
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