: any of a genus (Gyromitra) of fungi that are often poisonous and have a cap with convolutions resembling a brain
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Recent Examples on the WebCut each one in half just before cooking to ensure that no false morels are present.Outdoor Life, 8 Apr. 2020 Watch out for false morel mushrooms, which can sometimes be toxic. Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2020 Most false morels will have wrinkly, almost shriveled-looking caps instead of pits. Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2020 Other mushrooms, such as the false morel, are darker in color, look like a brain, don't include noticeable stems, and should be avoided. Dwight Adams, Indianapolis Star, 3 Apr. 2018