noun
- Plural of boletus; a group of fungi characterized by pores instead of gills on the underside of the cap.
Usage: mycology; often used in culinary contexts
Examples
- The forest floor was dotted with various boleti after the heavy rain.
- Some boleti are edible delicacies, while others are toxic.
- Mycologists study boleti to understand fungal diversity.
- The chef foraged for wild boleti to use in the risotto.
- Boleti can be identified by their spongy undersides rather than blade-like gills.