冬虫夏草
caterpillar fungus, a highly prized ingredient used in traditional Chinese medicine
Frequency 2.3
Meanings
- caterpillar fungus (Ophiocordyceps sinensis) (The fungus grows within the body of a caterpillar, culminating in the emergence of a stalked fruiting body from the caterpillar's head, and is a much-prized and expensive ingredient used as a tonic in traditional Chinese medicine.)