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vegetable Definition

veg·eta·ble (vej′tə bəl, vej′ə tə-)

adjective

  1. of, or having the nature of, plants in general the vegetable kingdom
  2. of, having the nature of, made from, consisting of, or produced by edible vegetables

Etymology: ME < ML vegetabilis, vegetative, capable of growth < LL, animating, enlivening < L vegetare: see vegetate

noun

  1. broadly, any plant, as distinguished from animal or inorganic matter
    1. any herbaceous plant that is eaten whole or in part, raw or cooked
    2. the edible part of such a plant, as the root (e.g., a carrot), tuber (a potato), seed (a pea), fruit (a tomato), stem (celery), or leaf (lettuce)
  3. a person thought of as like a vegetable, as because of leading a dull, unthinking existence or because of having lost consciousness, the use of the mind, etc.

Etymology: < ML vegetabilia (pl.), growing things, vegetables

vegetable Synonyms

vegetable

modif.

  1. Concerning flora

    plant, plantlike, herblike, floral, blooming, blossoming, growing, flourishing.

  2. Without spirit

    dull, monotonous, stupid, passive, unthinking, stagnant, inert, comatose, humble, stationary, inactive, mild, quiet, lowly.

vegetable Synonyms

vegetable

n.

  1. A plant

    herbaceous plant, herb, green, legume, garden produce, edible root.

    Common vegetables include: cabbage, potato, turnip, bean, carrot, pea, celery, lettuce, parsnip, spinach, squash, zucchini, tomato, pumpkin, asparagus, onion, corn, lentil, leek, garlic, radish, cucumber, artichoke, eggplant, beet, scallion, pepper, okra, kohlrabi, parsley, celtuce, chard, rhubarb, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, celeriac, endive, Chinese cabbage, bok choy, water cress, chicory, kale, rutabaga, mushroom.

  2. An inert person

    clod, bump on a log*, couch potato*.

vegetable Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • roast: And the sandwiches looked very nice, too: the smoked salmon and cream cheese and the roasted vegetables and cheese looked especially good.
  • cook: My favorite was the crispy corn kebab, which was packed with crunchy cooked vegetables.
  • grow: The children love growing vegetables for the school to enjoy.
  • eat: The question some people ask me is " Can you eat these giant vegetables?

Adjective modifier

  • leafy: Sources: fresh fruit, fruit juice, green leafy vegetables, potatoes.
  • seasonal: Roast Beef & Yorkshire Pudding served with roast potatoes and fresh seasonal vegetables.
  • fresh: Order your fresh vegetables on line, from the Accrington Road Food Co-op.
  • frozen: Don and Tony sell meat, eggs, cheese, frozen vegetables and meat freezer packs.
  • green: Sources: fresh fruit, fruit juice, green leafy vegetables, potatoes.
  • organic: Club members get together to grow their own organic vegetables.

Modifies a noun

  • peeling: Use a mixture of layered waste such as autumn leaves, grass cuttings, raw vegetable peeling or shredded paper.
  • oil: She also noted that not all vegetable oils are created equal.
  • soup: For lunch, try salads, vegetable soups, jacket potatoes or veggie hot dogs.
  • patch: We also have a vegetable patch, which children then help turn into delicious soups!
  • plot: Look out for ideas to reduce or make simpler the work you do, eg, create a ' no dig ' vegetable plot.
  • peeler: After leaving the Army he then worked in London and France as a barman, dishwasher, vegetable peeler and many other kitchen duties.

Noun used with modifier

  • salad: This group includes fresh, frozen and tinned varieties, salad vegetables, beans and lentils, dried fruit and fruit juice.
  • root: Place the bacon in boiling water and with it the root vegetables, cut up small.
  • roast: Then on to the main course of crumbed lamb on roast vegetables and mashed potatoes.
  • stir-fry: Cover with the stir-fry vegetables, pressing down well.