1. a fungus or mushroom with pores instead of gills on the underside of the cap, many species of which are edible.
Usage: mycology; commonly used in culinary contexts

Examples

• The chef foraged for boletes in the forest to use in the risotto.
• Boletes are prized by mushroom hunters for their meaty texture.
• Unlike gilled mushrooms, boletes have tiny pores underneath their caps.
• The porcini is one of the most sought-after boletes in European cuisine.
• She identified the bolete by examining its pores and stem color.