sparagus

Meanings

• noun

  A long, thin edible shoot of the perennial plant Asparagus officinalis, usually harvested in spring.

  - "Sparagus is a popular vegetable that is delicious when grilled."
  - "My grandmother loves to make a quiche using fresh sparagus."
  - "Can you pass the salt please, I'd like to try some sparagus."

• noun

  The plant producing these shoots.

  - "The asparagus plant is a perennial that can live for up to 25 years."
  - "The sparagus plant requires well-drained soil and plenty of sun."
  - "If you're growing sparagus at home, make sure to water it regularly."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sparagus
maragus , paragus

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Variants

List of all variants of sparagus that leads to same result
sparge , sparged , sparger , spargers , sparges , sparging

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Etymology

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The word 'sparagus' comes from the Old French word 'asparagus' or the Latin word 'asparagus', meaning 'shoot' or 'spear'.

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Trivia

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1. Sparagus is rich in vitamins A, C, and K.

2. The world record for the longest sparagus spear is 11 feet 10 inches long.

3. Sparagus is often served with hollandaise sauce or melted butter.

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Related Concepts

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1. Asparagus officinalis: The scientific name of the plant that produces sparagus.

2. Edible shoots: The edible part of the sparagus plant, which is harvested in the spring.

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Culture

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Sparagus has been cultivated for over 2,000 years and is believed to have originated in ancient Persia. It was a favorite food of the Roman Empire and has been mentioned in the works of Pliny the Elder and Galen. In medieval Europe, it was considered an aphrodisiac and was often served at royal courts. Today, it is a popular vegetable that is enjoyed around the world.

How to Memorize "sparagus"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize sparagus, imagine a long, green spear coming out of the ground.

2. associate
   

   - Associate sparagus with springtime and new growth.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Silly Parrots Aren't Green' to remember that the first letter of the word 'sparagus' is 's'.

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