1. Plural of boletus; a type of fungus or mushroom, typically with a spongy underside instead of gills.
Usage: Boletuses are a diverse group of fungi found in forests worldwide.; Some species are edible and prized by foragers; others are toxic.

Examples

• The forest floor was dotted with boletuses after the heavy rain.
• Experienced mushroom hunters know how to identify edible boletuses.
• Several species of boletuses grow beneath oak and pine trees.
• The chef sourced fresh boletuses from a local forager for the restaurant.
• Boletuses have a distinctive porous surface on their undersides rather than blade-like gills.