Main Entry: pars·nip

Pronunciation: \ˈpär-snəp\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English passenep, modification of Old French pasnaie, from Latin pastinaca, from pastinum 2-pronged dibble

Date: 14th century

: a Eurasian biennial herb (Pastinaca sativa) of the carrot family with large pinnate leaves and yellow flowers that is cultivated for its long tapered edible root which is cooked as a vegetable; also : the root

[parsnip illustration]