Asparagus

/əˈspær.ə.ɡəs/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A spring vegetable that has long, slender green stalks and is typically cooked before being eaten.

I steamed some asparagus to serve with the grilled chicken.

The edible young shoots of a perennial plant of the lily family, often cultivated as a vegetable.

The farmer harvested the asparagus early in the season for a fresh market.

A vegetable that is considered a delicacy in many cuisines.

She ordered the asparagus risotto as her main course at the restaurant.

The plant itself, which may also refer to the type of plant used for growing these shoots.

Asparagus requires well-drained soil to thrive in the garden.

The shoots of this plant when they are young and tender.

The salad was adorned with fresh asparagus tips for a colorful presentation.

From the Latin 'asparagus', which in turn originates from the Greek 'asparagos'.

asparagus pee

The phenomenon of certain individuals smelling a distinct odor in their urine after consuming asparagus.

vegetable

A plant or part of a plant used as food.

flora

The plants of a particular region, habitat, or geological period.

Asparagus

He called his friend asparagus because he was tall and slender.