Meaning of the word shiitake in English

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shiitake

US /ʃɪˈtɑː.ki/
UK /ʃɪˈtɑː.keɪ/
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Noun

an edible mushroom that grows on trees in East Asia and is cultivated commercially.

Example:
I added fresh shiitake mushrooms to the stir-fry.
Dried shiitake mushrooms are often used in Asian cuisine.