asparagus

as·par·a·gus | \ ə-ˈsper-ə-gəs

, -ˈspa-rə- \

plural asparagus

Definition of asparagus

: any of a genus (Asparagus) of Old World perennial plants of the lily family 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 Add shrimp and asparagus to the mixture and stir well to combine. — Rebecca White, Dallas News, "Easy one-pan meals you can actually make on a weeknight," 12 Jan. 2020 Go for French grilled oysters, real Caesar salad, asparagus with hollandaise, a New York strip with béarnaise and a flaming bananas Foster, with one of the best wine lists and most professional waitstaffs in the city. — Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, "The best San Antonio restaurants and bars to take your out-of-town guests over the holidays for a taste of puro San Antonio," 25 Nov. 2019 To add to the dilemma, trying to figure out what tools are necessary to take a carcass lying at the edge of a field all the way to a sizzling steak on a plate with a baked potato and asparagus can also be nearly overwhelming. — The Editors, Outdoor Life, "10 Things You Need To Get Your Deer From The Woods To The Dinner Table," 11 Nov. 2019 Kale, green beans, asparagus ... cut it up and throw it all in there. — Dana Mcmahan, The Courier-Journal, "What food do I make for a tailgate party? Louisville chefs share their best recipes," 21 Oct. 2019 Costa Rican pineapples are stacked next to Kenyan passion fruits and Peruvian asparagus. — The Economist, "Greta Thunberg accuses rich countries of “creative carbon accounting”," 17 Oct. 2019 Thinner items like asparagus and green beans needed only trimming. — NBC News, "How to blanch and roast vegetables," 17 Oct. 2019 My dad grew asparagus and broccoli for the farmers’ market. — Nancy Ngo, Twin Cities, "Kitchen Q and A: seasonal menu updates, pop-ups ahead at Stewart’s," 8 Oct. 2019 Our favorites: ragù Bolognese on tagliatelle and sformato, an Italian soufflé-ish flan of eggs, Parmigiano-Reggiano, asparagus and béchamel. — Ken Van Vechten, Los Angeles Times, "Enjoy the outdoor lifestyle on a weekend trip to Bend, Ore.," 3 Oct. 2019

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“Asparagus.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/asparagus. Accessed 23 January 2020.

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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 of the lily family (Liliaceae) having erect much-branched stems, minute scalelike leaves, and narrow filiform branchlets that function as leaves

2a : 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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