jew's ear
/ˈdʒuz ˌɪr/
noun
- A type of edible fungus that grows on wood, shaped somewhat like a human ear, dark brown and gelatinous.
- You can find jew's-ear growing on elder trees in damp forests.
- The chef added dried jew's-ear to the hot and sour soup.
- Jew's-ear is often used in Asian soups and stir-fries.