shiitake
noun
shii·ta·ke
shē-ˈtä-kē 
variants
or less commonly shitake
: a dark Asian mushroom (Lentinula edodes of the family Omphalotaceae) widely cultivated especially on woods of the beech family for its edible flavorful tan to brown cap
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The Ohio State team specifically focused on shiitake and button mushrooms, cultivating the fungi before dehydrating them for long-term viability.
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2025
Add shiitake mushroom stems, leek greens and peppercorns; simmer for 15 minutes to make stock.
—Faye Levy, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
Usually made with thinly sliced beef, this version had a mix of king trumpet and shiitake mushrooms.
—Irene Milanez, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2025
Amy Westerman's blog Food Adventures With Amy expanded the description: the chicken was cut into small cubes and the dish also included shiitake mushrooms, onions and black bean chile sauce.
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 17 June 2025
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2025
Add shiitake mushroom stems, leek greens and peppercorns; simmer for 15 minutes to make stock.
—Faye Levy, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
Usually made with thinly sliced beef, this version had a mix of king trumpet and shiitake mushrooms.
—Irene Milanez, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2025
Amy Westerman's blog Food Adventures With Amy expanded the description: the chicken was cut into small cubes and the dish also included shiitake mushrooms, onions and black bean chile sauce.
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 17 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for shiitake
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“Shiitake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shiitake. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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