champignon

noun cham·pi·gnon \(ˌ)sham-pē-ˈnyōn, (ˌ)shäm-, -ˈnyōⁿ; sham-ˈpin-yən, cham-\

Definition of CHAMPIGNON

: an edible fungus; especially : button mushroom

French, from Middle French, alteration of champigneul, ultimately from Late Latin campania

First Known Use: 1670

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