† ˈcampernoyle Obs.
[A corrupt form of the word appearing in med.L. as campinolius, It. campignuolo, OF. campigneul (cf. mod.F. campagnoule); a deriv. of campus field: see champignon.]
A champignon, mushroom, or toadstool.
1527 Andrew Brunswyke's Distyll. Waters C j b, Campernoyles that some men callyth tode stoles. |