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asparagus
noun
as·par·a·gus
ə-ˈsper-ə-gəs 
-ˈspa-rə-
plural asparagus
: any of a genus (Asparagus of the family Asparagaceae, the asparagus family) of Old World perennial plants having much-branched stems, minute scalelike leaves, and narrow usually filiform branchlets that function as leaves
especially
: one (A. officinalis) widely cultivated for its edible young shoots
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Perennial edibles such as asparagus, artichokes, berries, and fruit trees are also incorporated throughout the garden.
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Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 16 Apr. 2024
Remove tough bottom parts from white and green asparagus.
—Yakir Levy, Orange County Register, 11 Apr. 2024
Top the asparagus with the mozzarella and parmesan cheeses.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 26 Mar. 2024
Dine-in menu specials include an asparagus & smoked salmon omelette, the Milwaukee Muffin Sammy made with a quarter-pound bratwurst patty, and a brie tomato bacon Benedict.
—Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2024
Related Articles Add the asparagus to the sheet pan along with another 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2024
Place the asparagus on a lightly greased baking sheet.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2024
Pro tip: The farm also has fresh asparagus and heirloom leaf lettuce available through early May.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2024
Wild asparagus can be found across the U.S., mostly in rural areas.
—Katie Workman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2024
Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 16 Apr. 2024
Remove tough bottom parts from white and green asparagus.
—Yakir Levy, Orange County Register, 11 Apr. 2024
Top the asparagus with the mozzarella and parmesan cheeses.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 26 Mar. 2024
Dine-in menu specials include an asparagus & smoked salmon omelette, the Milwaukee Muffin Sammy made with a quarter-pound bratwurst patty, and a brie tomato bacon Benedict.
—Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2024
Related Articles Add the asparagus to the sheet pan along with another 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2024
Place the asparagus on a lightly greased baking sheet.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2024
Pro tip: The farm also has fresh asparagus and heirloom leaf lettuce available through early May.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2024
Wild asparagus can be found across the U.S., mostly in rural areas.
—Katie Workman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2024
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asparagus
noun
as·par·a·gus
ə-ˈspar-ə-gəs
: a tall branching long-lived herb related to the lilies and widely grown for its thick edible young shoots
Medical Definition
asparagus
noun
as·par·a·gus
ə-ˈspar-ə-gəs
1
capitalized
: a genus of Old World perennial herbs (family Asparagaceae) having erect much-branched stems, minute scalelike leaves, and narrow filiform branchlets that function as leaves
2
a
: any plant of the genus Asparagus
especially
: a plant (A. officinalis) widely cultivated for its tender edible young shoots
b
: the root of cultivated asparagus formerly used as a diuretic
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