"hen of the woods" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: hens of the woods [plural]
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  1. (mycology) An edible polypore mushroom, Grifola frondosa Categories (lifeform): Mushrooms Synonyms: maitake, hen-of-the-woods
    Sense id: en-hen_of_the_woods-en-noun-IBxAPZuC Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: biology, mycology, natural-sciences

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