Cepe

/kɛp/ noun

Definition

Variant spelling of cep; an edible porcini or boletus mushroom with a reddish-brown cap.

Etymology

Alternative form of cep, from French cèpe. Both spellings reflect different regional pronunciations and transliterations of the Gascon/French culinary term.

Kelly Says

Cepe and cep are the same delicious mushroom with different spellings—French French prefers 'cèpe' while English borrowed it as 'cep,' creating spelling confusion that still appears on restaurant menus across Europe!

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