Crosne (en. Crosne)

/kʁɔn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Perennial plant of the Chenopodiaceae family, also cultivated for its edible tubers.

The crosne is often used in spring dishes.

Le crosne est souvent utilisé dans les plats printaniers.

Edible tuber of the crosne plant, valued for its crunchy texture.

I prepared a salad with crosnes and fresh vegetables.

J'ai préparé une salade avec des crosnes et des légumes frais.

The term 'crosne' comes from the French word 'crosne', which refers to this plant.

crosne with vinaigrette

Dish prepared with crosnes seasoned with vinaigrette.

crosne à la vinaigrette

sautéed crosne

Cooking crosnes in a pan with a little oil.

crosne sauté

tuber

Part of an underground plant that stores food.

tubercule

vegetable

Edible part of a plant, usually consumed cooked or raw.

légume

In some regions, 'crosne' may refer to a general vegetable dish.

People often eat 'crosnes' in summer, even if it's not always true crosne.

On mange souvent des 'crosnes' en été, même si ce n'est pas toujours du vrai crosne.