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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.

Origin:

mid 16th century: via Latin from Greek asparagos

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