Kulatkulat (en. Mushroom)

ku-lat-ku-lat

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of fungus commonly growing on the ground or decaying material.
The kulatkulat is often used in various dishes.
Ang kulatkulat ay kadalasang ginagamit sa mga lutuin sa iba't ibang luwal.
A common name for many types of fungi.
Many people eat kulatkulat that are safe to ingest.
Maraming tao ang kumakain ng kulatkulat na ligtas na maaring ingest.
Can be used as a medicinal plant for certain ailments.
There are studies suggesting that kulatkulat can aid in healing.
May mga pag-aaral na nagsasabing makakatulong ang kulatkulat sa pagpapagaling.

Etymology

Fruit of a type of medicinal plant.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Mushroom soup
Sinigang with mushrooms
Kulatkulat na may sabaw

Related Words

theromycetes
A type of plant that produces mushrooms.
kabuang

Slang Meanings

Unbelievable joy or surprise
I was kulatkulat with happiness when I saw her!
Kulatkulat ang saya ko nung nakita ko siya!
Extreme surprise or amusement
When Juan suddenly showed up, the people at the party were kulatkulat.
Nung biglang sumulpot si Juan, kulatkulat ang mga tao sa party.