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]