mushroom-shaped
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/ˈmʌʃruːm ʃeɪpt/
resembling a mushroom
Etymology
Etymology Information
'mushroom-shaped' originates from the combination of 'mushroom' and 'shaped', where 'mushroom' refers to the fungus and 'shaped' indicates form or appearance.
Historical Evolution
The term 'mushroom-shaped' evolved from the descriptive use of 'mushroom' in English to describe objects resembling the fungus in shape.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having the form of a mushroom', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having the shape or form of a mushroom.
The cloud was mushroom-shaped, resembling a giant umbrella.
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Last updated: 2025/06/08 15:09