Chanterelle

/ˌʃæntəˈrel/
noun

A yellow, edible mushroom with a distinctive shape and color.

We found some chanterelles in the forest, they'll make a great soup!
Visual representation of "chanterelle" - A yellow, edible mushroom with a distinctive shape and color.

Often appears as...

  • pick chanterelles
  • cook chanterelles
noun

A type of woodwind musical instrument.

The chanterelle is the melody pipe played with two hands in the French cornemuse and in similar early bagpipes.
Visual representation of "chanterelle" - A type of woodwind musical instrument

Often appears as...

  • play chanterelle
  • chanterelle pipe

Usage tips

Technical

noun

A yellow, edible mushroom with a distinctive shape and color.

We found some chanterelles in the forest, they'll make a great soup!
Visual representation of "chanterelle" - A yellow, edible mushroom with a distinctive shape and color.

Often appears as...

  • pick chanterelles
  • cook chanterelles
noun

A type of woodwind musical instrument.

The chanterelle is the melody pipe played with two hands in the French cornemuse and in similar early bagpipes.
Visual representation of "chanterelle" - A type of woodwind musical instrument

Often appears as...

  • play chanterelle
  • chanterelle pipe

Usage tips

Technical

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "chanterelle"
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Mushroom Identification

Be careful distinguishing chanterelles from look-alike mushrooms, as some may be toxic.

Illustration for Mushroom Identification
I always double-check with an expert to ensure they're actually chanterelles before cooking.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Foraging Season

Chanterelles are typically foraged in late summer to early fall, depending on local climate.

Illustration for Foraging Season
Every September, we go looking for chanterelles in the nearby woods.
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Culinary Delicacy

Chanterelles are prized in cooking for their unique flavor and are often used in gourmet dishes.

Illustration for Culinary Delicacy
The chef garnished the steak with sautéed chanterelles.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Mushroom Identification

Be careful distinguishing chanterelles from look-alike mushrooms, as some may be toxic.

Illustration for Mushroom Identification
I always double-check with an expert to ensure they're actually chanterelles before cooking.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Foraging Season

Chanterelles are typically foraged in late summer to early fall, depending on local climate.

Illustration for Foraging Season
Every September, we go looking for chanterelles in the nearby woods.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Culinary Delicacy

Chanterelles are prized in cooking for their unique flavor and are often used in gourmet dishes.

Illustration for Culinary Delicacy
The chef garnished the steak with sautéed chanterelles.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Mushroom Identification

Be careful distinguishing chanterelles from look-alike mushrooms, as some may be toxic.

Illustration for Mushroom Identification
I always double-check with an expert to ensure they're actually chanterelles before cooking.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Foraging Season

Chanterelles are typically foraged in late summer to early fall, depending on local climate.

Illustration for Foraging Season
Every September, we go looking for chanterelles in the nearby woods.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Culinary Delicacy

Chanterelles are prized in cooking for their unique flavor and are often used in gourmet dishes.

Illustration for Culinary Delicacy
The chef garnished the steak with sautéed chanterelles.
Visual representation of the word "Chanterelle"

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