portobello
portobello · portobellos
The large, mature form of the crimini mushroomThe large, mature form of the crimini mushroom (Agaricus bisporus)
Meaning
1 sensesThe large, mature form of the crimini mushroom (Agaricus bisporus)
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
In use by 1985. Uncertain origin. Possibly a marketing name; possibly from dialectal ItaliIn use by 1985. Uncertain origin. Possibly a marketing name; possibly from dialectal Italian pratarolo (“meadow mushroom”), ultimately from Latin pratum (“meadow”). It has also said to be named after Portobello Road in London, which originally led to the Porto Bello House.
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