asparagus

noun

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as·par·a·gus | \ ə-ˈsper-ə-gəs

, -ˈspa-rə- \

plural asparagus

Definition of 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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Recent Examples on the Web Skip the typical pancetta and prepare this Italian classic with asparagus and peas for an easy vegetarian pasta bowl. — Katelyn Lunders, Woman's Day, 24 June 2022 The star of the show is a verdant Cobb salad that makes the most of the produce that is popping up in the markets, asparagus and sugar snap peas in particular. — Katie Workman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2022 In her first Slow Food Fast recipe, Ms. Talbott serves slow-roasted Steelhead trout over a heap of new potatoes, English peas, asparagus and leeks. — Kitty Greenwald, WSJ, 20 May 2021 Harvard points out that, gram-for-gram, chiles contain more vitamin A and C and calcium than asparagus, green peas or celery. — Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 3 May 2021 Just eat lots of green vegetables like spinach, collards, lettuce, mustard greens, kale, cabbage, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, asparagus, green peas, green beans, green pepper, and celery. — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2021 Generally, lamb is getting the main billing, with sides like asparagus and peas. — Janelle Bitker, San Francisco Chronicle, 26 Mar. 2021 Great options include broccoli florets, cauliflower florets, carrots, green beans, snap peas, snow peas, corn and asparagus spears. — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 23 Aug. 2022 Bluefish that’s quickly cured and seared with a blowtorch, then served with a fruit and basil salad, cauliflower purée and a buttermilk whey and asparagus sauce. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 23 Aug. 2022 See More

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“Asparagus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/asparagus. Accessed 1 Oct. 2022.

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asparagus

noun

as·par·a·gus | \ ə-ˈsper-ə-gəs

Kids Definition of asparagus

: a vegetable that is the young shoots of a garden plant related to the lilies that lives for many years

asparagus

noun

as·par·a·gus | \ ə-ˈspar-ə-gəs

Medical Definition of asparagus

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