PARSNIP


Meaning of PARSNIP in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈpär-snəp ]

noun

Etymology: Middle English passenep, modification of Old French pasnaie, from Latin pastinaca, from pastinum 2-pronged dibble

Date: 14th century

: a Eurasian biennial herb ( Pastinaca sativa ) of the carrot family with large pinnate leaves and yellow flowers that is cultivated for its long tapered edible root which is cooked as a vegetable ; also : the root

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