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parsnip

3 entries found.

Main Entry:
pars·nip 
          Listen to the pronunciation of parsnip
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


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