salsify
Syllabification: (sal·si·fy)
Pronunciation: /ˈsalsəfē, -ˌfī/
Definition of salsify
noun
- an edible European plant of the daisy family, with a long root like that of a parsnip. Also called oyster plant.
- Tragopogon porrifolius, family Compositae. See also scorzonera
Origin:
late 17th century: from French salsifis, from obsolete Italian salsefica, of unknown ultimate origin