Asparagus

Quick meaning: Asparagus is a noun meaning Any of various perennial plants of the genus Asparagus having leaflike stems, scalelike leaves, and small flowers.

Meaning

Any of various perennial plants of the genus Asparagus having leaflike stems, scalelike leaves, and small flowers.

More Meanings

1. The young shoots of Asparagus officinalis eaten as a vegetable.
2. A green colour, like that of an asparagus.

Example Sentences

At the greenmarket, it’s still mostly potatoes and apples. There are no tender greens, fava beans, peas, asparagus, artichokes, sorrel, rhubarb or early strawberries. Those harbingers of the season are said to be full of chi, or qi, the Chinese word for life force. We’re craving them as we’re craving lighter, brighter-tasting meals, food that is greener and fresher.

Word Forms

• asparaguses
• asparagusses
• asparagi

Synonyms for asparagus

Depending on context, synonyms include sparrowgrass, sparagus, sparagrass.

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