cogordo

Galician

Etymology

Compare cogomelo.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [koˈɣoɾðʊ]

Noun

cogordo m (plural cogordos)

1. (mycology) parasol mushroom (Macrolepiota procera)

   Synonyms: cerrote, choupín

2. other edible fungi

   Synonyms: choupín, cogomelo

Usage notes

The same species are known as patamela and roco when their "parasol" is open.

References

• “cogordo” in Dicionario de Dicionarios da lingua galega, SLI - ILGA 2006–2013.
• “cogordo” in Tesouro informatizado da lingua galega. Santiago: ILG.
• “cogordo” in Álvarez, Rosario (coord.): Tesouro do léxico patrimonial galego e portugués, Santiago de Compostela: Instituto da Lingua Galega.