beetroot
Pronunciation:
/ˈbiːtɹuːt//ˈbitɹut/noun
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Beta vulgaris, a plant with a swollen root which is eaten or used to make sugar.
Example: The beet is a hardy species.
A beetroot, a swollen root of such a plant.
noun
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(usually uncountable) The edible part of the root of a beet plant, raw or prepared.
verb
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To turn a bright red or purple colour.