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 Chef Miguel Laffan, who held a Michelin star at a previous restaurant, recently signed on as a consultant, and the menu has artful renditions of classic Alentejo dishes, like roast-duck pastries and black pork with cornbread and asparagus. — Ann Abel, Forbes, 28 June 2021 Eagan's Mason Jar Kitchen also has a grill kit, with ready-to-grill prime rib-eye steaks and buttered fresh asparagus, cheesy au gratin potatoes, beef au jus and chopped fresh herbs and seasonings. — Nicole Hvidsten, Star Tribune, 17 June 2021 That likely means a heavy selection of Allen Brothers steaks as well as seafood towers and sides like mac and cheese and grilled asparagus. — Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 13 Apr. 2021 That can include the leaves (lettuce), stem (asparagus), roots (carrots), tubers (potatoes), bulbs (onions), or flowers (artichokes). — Zee Krstic And Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, 23 June 2021 Check doneness by squeezing between your thumb and forefinger: asparagus or okra should be gently yielding. — New York Times, 15 June 2021 This variation showcases broccoli florets, green peas, sugar snaps, and asparagus. — BostonGlobe.com, 15 June 2021 Summery seafood offerings include sashimi, charred fillets of horse mackerel wrapped around asparagus, and an exceptionally buttery scallop risotto, served appealingly on the pearly half shell. — Hannah Goldfield, The New Yorker, 4 June 2021 Then, asparagus will return each spring for 20 years. — Beth Dooley Special To The Star Tribune, Star Tribune, 26 May 2021

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asparagus

noun

English Language Learners Definition of asparagus

: a plant with long green stems and tiny leaves at one end that is cooked and eaten as a vegetable

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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