ASPARAGUS Definition & Meaning

asparagus

[ uh-spar-uh-guhs ]

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noun

any plant of the genus Asparagus, of the lily family, especially A. officianalis, cultivated for its edible shoots.
the shoots, eaten as a vegetable.

asparagus

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noun

any Eurasian liliaceous plant of the genus Asparagus, esp the widely cultivated A. officinalis, having small scaly or needle-like leaves
the succulent young shoots of A. officinalis, which may be cooked and eaten
asparagus fern
a fernlike species of asparagus, A. plumosus, native to southern Africa

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Other �y��vlog Forms

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of asparagus¹

before 1000; < Latin < Greek asp ( h ) á��ǲ�; replacing Old English sparagi (< Medieval Latin ) and later sperage, sparrowgrass

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of asparagus¹

C15: from Latin, from Greek asparagos, of obscure origin

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For a Mediterranean flavor profile, try stuffing them with couscous, white beans, chopped asparagus, olives and tomatoes, seasoned with Mediterranean herbs and spices.

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In the dense warren of stalls, the best-looking produce is displayed prominently: ripe bananas, glistening limes and orderly rows of broccoli and asparagus.

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At the turn of the 21st century, California growers were farming more than 36,000 acres of asparagus.

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For curious readers, the press room spread included asparagus risotto, braised short rib, sliders and an array of sweets.

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Most herbs and some leafy vegetables – like celery, spring onions and asparagus – can be kept with stems in water to keep them crisp.

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