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shiitake

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/ʃiˈtɑːkeɪ/ · shi-it-a-ke

A type of edible mushroom native to East Asia, known for its rich flavor and various health benefits.

Meanings

nounformal

A type of edible mushroom native to East Asia, known for its rich flavor and various health benefits.

مشEast ایشیا کی جڑوں سے تعلق رکھنے والا ایک قسم کا کھانے کے قابل مشروم، جو اپنے بھرپور ذائقے اور مختلف صحت کے فوائد کے لیے جانا جاتا ہے۔

شیٹاکے

shiitake

Synonyms

mushroomfungustoadstoolمشرومفنگسٹوڈسٹول

Common Collocations

  • shiitake mushroom
  • shiitake soup
  • shiitake stir-fry

Example Sentences

Shiitake mushrooms are often used in Asian cuisine for their unique flavor.

شیٹاکے مشروم اکثر ایشیائی کھانوں میں ان کے منفرد ذائقے کے لیے استعمال ہوتے ہیں۔

shiitake mushroom aksar Asian khanon mein un ke munfarid zaiqay ke liye istemal hotay hain.

She added shiitake to her stir-fried vegetables for extra taste.

اس نے اضافی ذائقے کے لیے اپنی ہلکی بھونجی ہوئی سبزیوں میں شیٹاکے شامل کیے۔

Us ne izafi zaiqay ke liye apni halka bhonji hui sabziyon mein shiitake shamil kiye.

Shiitake is known for its medicinal properties as well.

شیٹاکے اپنی طبی خصوصیات کے لیے بھی جانا جاتا ہے۔

shiitake apni tibi khususiyaat ke liye bhi jaana jaata hai.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of shiitake as 'she eats a cake' – a delicious mushroom you might use in cooking like a special recipe.

Picture a delicious stir-fry with glossy shiitake mushrooms that glisten in the light.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Japanese "椎茸" — oak mushroom

First known use: 1980s

The word 'shiitake' originated from the Japanese word '椎茸', which refers to a type of mushroom that grows on the wood of oak trees. It has been used in traditional Asian cuisines for centuries.