Cham*pi"gnon (?), n. [F., a mushroom, ultimately fr. L. campus field. See Camp.] Bot.

An edible species of mushroom (Agaricus campestris).

Fairy ring champignon, the Marasmius oreades, which has a strong flavor but is edible.

 

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