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false dawn
false economy
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false morel
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false morel

false mo·rel (plural false mo·rels)


noun 
Definition:
 
sometimes poisonous fungus: a fungus with a lobed and folded cap of a rich to light brown, but without cavities like a true morel. It can cause poisoning, although some people eat it with no problems. Latin name Gyromitra esculenta.

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