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parsnip

15 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. parsnip (noun)
  2. Parsnip (geographical name)
  3. parsnip swallowtail (noun)
  4. parsnip webworm (noun)
  5. cow parsnip (noun)
  6. early meadow parsnip (noun)
  7. golden meadow parsnip (noun)
  8. great water parsnip (noun)
  9. meadow parsnip (noun)
  10. poison parsnip (noun)
  11. purple meadow parsnip (noun)
  12. sea parsnip (noun)
  13. water parsnip (noun)
  14. wild parsnip (noun)
  15. giant parsley (noun)

pars·nip

noun \ˈpär-snəp\

Definition of PARSNIP

: 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
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Origin of PARSNIP

Middle English passenep, modification of Old French pasnaie, from Latin pastinaca, from pastinum 2-pronged dibble
First Known Use: 14th century

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