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sal·si·fy | \ ˈsal-sə-fē 
, -ˌfī \
, -ˌfī \ plural salsifies
Definition of salsify
: a European biennial composite herb (Tragopogon porrifolius) with a long fusiform edible root
— called also oyster plant, vegetable oyster
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The first known use of salsify was circa 1706
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