Maipilz

derNoun

St. George's mushroom

English translations

  1. 01

    puffball

Word details

German meaning
Ein essbarer Pilz, der typischerweise im Frühling, besonders im Mai, gefunden wird.
English meaning
St. George's mushroom
Synonym
Georgsritterling
German example
Wir haben im Wald viele Maipilze gefunden.
English example
We found many St. George's mushrooms in the forest.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Maipilz
Plural Form
die Maipilze

Example sentences with “Maipilz”

  1. Der Maipilz ist ein beliebter Speisepilz im Frühling. (The St. George's mushroom is a popular edible mushroom in spring.)

Frequently asked questions

Why is it called Maipilz?

Because it typically appears in May. It is a masculine noun (der Maipilz).