hen of the woods
plural of hen-of-the-woods
/hɛn əv ðə wʊdz/
noun
- A large, edible mushroom that grows in clusters at the base of oak trees, also called maitake.
- She sautéed hen-of-the-woods with garlic and butter for a delicious side dish.
- Hen-of-the-woods mushrooms are prized for their rich, earthy flavor.
- Foragers found a huge hen-of-the-woods growing near the old oak tree.