Reboll (en. Reboll)

/reˈbol/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Fungus of the genus Lactarius, known for its flavor and specific characteristics.
Reboll is a highly valued mushroom in traditional cuisine.
Reboll es un hongo muy apreciado en la cocina tradicional.
Plants or mushrooms that grow in specific terrains, preferably wooded areas.
The reboll grows in symbiosis with oak trees.
El reboll crece en simbiosis con los árboles de encina.

Etymology

From Latin 'rebollo', possibly derived from 'bollo', related to the shape of the fungus.

Common Phrases and Expressions

go to reboll
To search for rebolls in the field during the season.
ir a reboll
harvest of rebolls
The act of collecting rebolls for consumption.
cosecha de rebolls

Related Words

mushroom
Heterotrophic organism that can be edible or not.
hongo
mushroom
Visible part of the mushroom that appears on the ground.
seta

Slang Meanings

A colloquial way to refer to someone who hides or conceals themselves.
He is always the reboll of the class, he doesn’t like to mix in.
Él siempre es el reboll de la clase, no le gusta mezclarse.
To have a good performance in taste or quality, especially in food.
That food was reboll, really delicious.
Esa comida estuvo reboll, realmente deliciosa.