"cep" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /sɛp/ Forms: ceps [plural], cèpe [alternative], cepe [alternative]
Rhymes: -ɛp Etymology: From French cèpe, from Latin cippus (“stake”). Doublet of cippus. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|fr|cèpe|}} French cèpe, {{doublet|en|cippus}} Doublet of cippus Head templates: {{en-noun}} cep (plural ceps)
  1. An edible mushroom (Boletus edulis). Wikipedia link: cep Synonyms: penny bun, porcini

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Alternative forms

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