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asparagus

Syllabification: (as·par·a·gus)

Pronunciation: /əˈsparəgəs/

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Definition of asparagus

noun

a tall plant of the lily family with fine feathery foliage, cultivated for its edible shoots.
- Asparagus officinalis, family Liliaceae
the tender young shoots of the asparagus, eaten as a vegetable and considered a delicacy.