Shiitake Meaning in English
word
ʃiːˈtɑːkeɪ
shee-TAH-kay
ʃiːˈtɑːkeɪ
shee-TAH-kay
Definition
A shiitake is a type of edible mushroom originally from East Asia, known for its rich flavor and often used in Asian cuisine.
Usage & Nuances
The word 'shiitake' is borrowed from Japanese. It's usually uncountable in English when referring to the mushroom as food ("some shiitake"), but can be countable for pieces ("two shiitakes"). Commonly paired with 'mushroom' ("shiitake mushroom"). Mainly used in culinary contexts.
Spanish: shiitake - seta shiitakePortuguese (BR): shiitake - cogumelo shiitakePortuguese (PT): shiitake - cogumelo shiitakeChinese (Simplified): 香菇Chinese (Traditional): 香菇Hindi: शीटाके मशरूमArabic: عيش الغراب الشيتاكيBengali: শিটাকে মাশরুমRussian: шитакиJapanese: しいたけVietnamese: nấm hương - nấm shiitakeKorean: 표고버섯Turkish: şiitake mantarıUrdu: شیٹاکے مشرومIndonesian: jamur shiitake
Example Sentences
I added shiitake to the soup.
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These noodles have shiitake mushrooms in them.
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My favorite pizza has cheese and shiitake.
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Have you ever tried fresh shiitake in a stir-fry?
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The risotto really comes alive with the flavor of shiitake.
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We picked up some dried shiitake from the Asian market for tonight's dinner.
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