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Meaning of asparagus

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asparagus

Pronunciation:/əˈspæɹ.ə.ɡəs//əˈspæɹ.ə.ɡəs/

noun

Definitions

  1. Any of various perennial plants of the genus Asparagus having leaflike stems, scalelike leaves, and small flowers.

  2. The young shoots of Asparagus officinalis eaten as a vegetable.

  3. A green colour, like that of an asparagus.