jew's ear

/ˈdʒuz ˌɪr/
noun
  1. 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.
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