What does "champignon" mean?

Agaricus bisporus, a species of mushroom commonly used in cooking.

How do you pronounce "champignon"?

Pronounced //ʃæmˈpɪnjən//.

Common synonyms include: button mushroom, button mushroom, cremini, crimini, cultivated mushroom, portobello mushroom.

//ʃæmˈpɪnjən// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Noun

1
Agaricus bisporus, a species of mushroom commonly used in cooking.
"Moscow’s food stores, formerly famed for bare shelves and long lines, are now kept stocked with fresh champignons and greens[…]."
2
Any mushroom. obsolete
"The Kamtschadales frequently avail themselves, by way of regale, of a venenose species of champignon […]"