meaning of asparagus
1. A genus of perennial plants belonging to the natural order Liliaceae, and having erect much branched stems, and very slender branchlets which are sometimes mistaken for leaves. Asparagus racemosus is a shrubby climbing plant with fragrant flowers. Specifically: The Asparagus officinalis, a species cultivated in gardens.
2. The young and tender shoots of A. officinalis, which form a valuable and well-known article of food.
3. edible young shoots of the asparagus plant
Related Words
asparagus | asparagus asparagoides | asparagus bean | asparagus bed | asparagus fern | asparagus officinales | asparagus pea | asparagus plumosus | asparagus setaceous |
