maize-mushroom

maize mushroom

noun
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cuit·la·co·che

[kweet-lah-koh-chey; Spanish kweet-lah-kaw-che]
noun
2.
the black fungus that causes corn smut.
3.
corn affected with this black fungus, having a sweet, smoky flavor, considered a delicacy and used in a variety of Mexican dishes.
Also, huitlacoche.
Also called maize mushroom, Mexican truffle.
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Maize-mushroom is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
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