noun
- an edible fungus with a brown cap and white pores underneath, found in woodlands; also called porcini or penny bun
Usage: also spelled cepe; common in European cuisine
Examples
- The chef used dried ceps to make a rich mushroom risotto.
- We found several ceps growing beneath the oak trees.
- Ceps are prized in Italian and French cooking.
- The market vendor sold fresh ceps at the farmers' market.
- A creamy cep soup is a delicacy in autumn.