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Definitions for shiitake
ˌʃi iˈtɑ keɪshi·itake

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. shiitake, shiitake mushroom, Chinese black mushroom, golden oak mushroom, Oriental black mushroom, Lentinus edodesnoun

    edible east Asian mushroom having a golden or dark brown to blackish cap and an inedible stipe

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  1. shiitakenoun

    A wide, brown variety of edible mushroom.

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  1. Shiitake

    The shiitake (alternate form shitake) (; Japanese: [ɕiꜜːtake] (listen) Lentinula edodes) is an edible mushroom native to East Asia, which is now cultivated and consumed around the globe. It is considered a medicinal mushroom in some forms of traditional medicine.

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  1. shiitake

    Shiitake is a variety of edible mushroom native to East Asia, specifically Japan, China and Korea. It is brown and fleshy with an earthy richness and is commonly used in a variety of cuisines, especially Asian ones. Scientifically known as Lentinula edodes, shiitake mushrooms are not only valued for their taste, but also for their reported health benefits, including their potential to boost the immune system, combat cancer cells, and improve heart health. The name 'shiitake' is derived from the Japanese words 'shii', referring to the tree on which these mushrooms commonly grow, and 'take', meaning mushroom.

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  1. Shiitake

    The Shiitake is an edible mushroom native to East Asia, which is cultivated and consumed in many Asian countries. It is a feature of many Asian cuisines. It is also considered a medicinal mushroom in some forms of traditional medicine.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of shiitake in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of shiitake in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

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