Pfifferling

chanterelle mushroom

noun PFIF-er-ling Rare

Usage Note

Pfifferling is the chanterelle (Cantharellus cibarius), a golden-yellow wild mushroom highly popular in Germany. It is a seasonal late-summer delicacy, featured in Jägersoße, with Rahmspinat, or simply sautéed in butter. Plural: Pfifferlinge.

Examples

"Im August werden auf den Märkten frische Pfifferlinge angeboten."

Natural Translation

In August fresh chanterelles are offered at the markets.

Literal Translation

In August are at the markets fresh chanterelles offered.

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