shiitake
noun
shii·ta·ke
shē-ˈtä-kē 
variants
or less commonly shitake
: a dark Asian mushroom (Lentinula edodes of the family Omphalotaceae) widely cultivated especially on woods of the beech family for its edible flavorful tan to brown cap
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For collagen support, add salmon with skin, egg whites, bone broth, bell peppers, citrus, cashews, pumpkin seeds and shiitake mushrooms.
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Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Soy sauce, Maggi seasoning, daikon and shiitake mushroom yank pot roast into new territory.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 24 Mar. 2026
The fresh catch of the day is delicately seared and served over a bed of rich celery root purée with arugula pesto and earthy shiitake mushrooms.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
Lion’s mane, reishi, and shiitake mushrooms may be more beneficial than others.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 8 Mar. 2026
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Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Soy sauce, Maggi seasoning, daikon and shiitake mushroom yank pot roast into new territory.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 24 Mar. 2026
The fresh catch of the day is delicately seared and served over a bed of rich celery root purée with arugula pesto and earthy shiitake mushrooms.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
Lion’s mane, reishi, and shiitake mushrooms may be more beneficial than others.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 8 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for shiitake
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“Shiitake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shiitake. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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