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parsnip definition

pars·nip (pärs′nip′)

noun

  1. a biennial plant (Pastinaca sativa) of the umbel family, with yellow flowers and a long, thick, sweet, white root used as a vegetable
  2. its root

Etymology: ME pasnepe, altered (infl. by nepe, turnip) < OFr pasnaie < L pastinaca < pastinare, to dig up < pastinum, two-forked dibble

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parsnip Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • peel: Using a channeling knife, carefully remove a long thin lace from around a peeled parsnip.

Adjective modifier

  • wild: Wherever the soil is dry and chalky the wild parsnip may be found.

Modifies a noun

  • puree: Mix the parsnip purée with the apple, add 1 tablespoon organic sunflower oil.

Noun used with modifier

  • roast: Roast parsnip soup with chive & Parmesan cream A very simple soup which is a winter classic.
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parsnip quotes

The play left a taste of lukewarm parsnip juice.

-Woollcott, Alexander Humphreys

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