root vegetable

noun

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

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Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc pairs perfectly with recipes made from fall produce, such as green leafy autumnal salads and root vegetable dishes. Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2025 Think of it as a root vegetable alternative to apple slices or celery sticks, but with more fiber. Laura Schober, Health, 18 Aug. 2025 After all, this colorful root vegetable is more than just comforting and delicious. Daryl Austin, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2025 Radishes are a root vegetable (specifically a taproot) full of peppery flavor, vitamin C, and fiber. Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 4 Aug. 2025 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 23 Oct. 2025.

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