chanterelle

noun2

1. •
   A widely distributed edible mushroom, Cantharellus cibarius, being yellow and trumpet-shaped; or any similar mushroom of the genera Cantharellus, Polyozellus or Gomphus, not all of which are edible.
2. •
   The highest string of the violin or similar instrument.

   • There were hushed moments of complete beauty when the melody moved out and hung above the chanterelle like a hummingbird poised over a flower. — 2003