champignon

A mushroom; a fungus with a visible fruiting body, especially one that may be eaten.

Etymology

From Old French champignon, related to champ “field,” ultimately from Latin campus “field.”

Collocations

A fungus or fungal growth, especially one causing mold or an infection.

Etymology

From Old French champignon, related to champ “field,” ultimately from Latin campus “field.”

Collocations

The accelerator pedal of a vehicle, chiefly in the expression meaning “to step on it.”

Etymology

A figurative use from the shape of some older accelerator pedals, resembling a mushroom cap.

Collocations