root vegetable

noun

: a vegetable (such as a carrot or potato) that grows under the ground

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Radishes are a root vegetable that comes in a variety of sizes and colors. Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026 This root vegetable needs consistent moisture, cool weather, and full sun for the best harvest. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2026 Immersed in a kitchen culture where a single root vegetable is treated with more technical precision than a prime cut of wagyu, Sovani found his calling. Nupur Singh, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Feb. 2026 Cuisine Privé — for chef Sandra Kazouh's ranchero brisket with crispy root vegetable gratin. Eddie Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 23 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for root vegetable

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“Root vegetable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/root%20vegetable. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.

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