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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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Lily of the Valley Part of the asparagus family, Lily of the Valley thrives in partial to full-shade areas.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2025
In the first menu, customers can find spaghetti with mantis shrimp, salted lemon, sea grapes and monkfish paired with bagna càuda and green asparagus.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
She was loaded up with everything from engine grease to asparagus, dishrags to lightbulbs, noodles to pillowcases.
—Doug Most
august 20, Literary Hub, 20 Aug. 2025
Ziploc Brand Gallon Produce Bags are your secret weapon against slimy spinach and limp asparagus, with a clear tab and breathable, moisture-control vents that help keep fruits and veggies crisp longer.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2025
In the first menu, customers can find spaghetti with mantis shrimp, salted lemon, sea grapes and monkfish paired with bagna càuda and green asparagus.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
She was loaded up with everything from engine grease to asparagus, dishrags to lightbulbs, noodles to pillowcases.
—Doug Most
august 20, Literary Hub, 20 Aug. 2025
Ziploc Brand Gallon Produce Bags are your secret weapon against slimy spinach and limp asparagus, with a clear tab and breathable, moisture-control vents that help keep fruits and veggies crisp longer.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
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“Asparagus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/asparagus. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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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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