cerrote

Galician

Alternative forms

• zarrote

Etymology

From cerrar (“to close”) +‎ -ote.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [θeˈrɔtɪ]

Noun

cerrote m (plural cerrotes)

1. (mycology) parasol mushroom (Macrolepiota procera)

   Synonyms: cogordo, choupín

Usage notes

The same species are known as patamela and roco when their "parasol" is open.

References

• “cerrote” in Dicionario de Dicionarios da lingua galega, SLI - ILGA 2006–2013.
• “cerrote” in Tesouro informatizado da lingua galega. Santiago: ILG.
• “cerrote” in Álvarez, Rosario (coord.): Tesouro do léxico patrimonial galego e portugués, Santiago de Compostela: Instituto da Lingua Galega.