puppola
Italian edit
Etymology edit
From puppa (“breast, boob”), in the sense of "protuberance".
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
puppola f (plural puppole)
- (botany) protuberance on the olive tree
- (mycology) parasol mushroom (Macrolepiota procera)
- Synonyms: bubbola maggiore, cappellaccio, mazza di tamburo, ombrellone, parasole
Further reading edit
- puppola in Treccani.it – Vocabolario Treccani on line, Istituto dell'Enciclopedia Italiana