noun
- A fungus or mushroom of the family Boletaceae, typically having a rounded cap and pores rather than gills on the underside.
Usage: Often used in culinary contexts; some species are edible and prized, while others are toxic.; Plural: boleti or boletuses.
Examples
- The chef used fresh boletus mushrooms in the risotto.
- Boletus edulis, commonly known as porcini, is highly valued in Italian cuisine.
- We found several boletus specimens growing near the oak trees.
- Some boletus species are poisonous and should never be eaten.
- The boletus has a distinctive spongy underside instead of blade-like gills.