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asparagus
noun
as·par·a·gus
ə-ˈsper-ə-gəs 
-ˈspa-rə-
plural asparagus
: any of a genus (Asparagus of the family Asparagaceae, the asparagus family) of Old World perennial plants having much-branched stems, minute scalelike leaves, and narrow usually filiform branchlets that function as leaves
especially
: one (A. officinalis) widely cultivated for its edible young shoots
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Serve with roasted broccoli or asparagus for a full meal.
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Craig Ruff, Southern Living, 14 Jan. 2025
For a low-carb meal, serve the shrimp over zucchini noodles or with steamed vegetables, such as cauliflower, broccoli and asparagus.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 3 Jan. 2025
Wines between $15 and $500, given their enormous variety, work better, and, because of chemical interactions, no wine of any kind will complement Brussels sprouts, artichokes or asparagus.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Joe Del Bosque, 75, has grown cantaloupes, almonds and asparagus on the San Joaquin Valley’s west side for decades.
—Robin Abcarian, The Mercury News, 3 Jan. 2025
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Craig Ruff, Southern Living, 14 Jan. 2025
For a low-carb meal, serve the shrimp over zucchini noodles or with steamed vegetables, such as cauliflower, broccoli and asparagus.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 3 Jan. 2025
Wines between $15 and $500, given their enormous variety, work better, and, because of chemical interactions, no wine of any kind will complement Brussels sprouts, artichokes or asparagus.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Joe Del Bosque, 75, has grown cantaloupes, almonds and asparagus on the San Joaquin Valley’s west side for decades.
—Robin Abcarian, The Mercury News, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Asparagus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/asparagus. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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asparagus
noun
as·par·a·gus
ə-ˈspar-ə-gəs
: a tall branching long-lived herb related to the lilies and widely grown for its thick edible young shoots
Medical Definition
asparagus
noun
as·par·a·gus
ə-ˈspar-ə-gəs
1
capitalized
: a genus of Old World perennial herbs (family Asparagaceae) having erect much-branched stems, minute scalelike leaves, and narrow filiform branchlets that function as leaves
2
a
: any plant of the genus Asparagus
especially
: a plant (A. officinalis) widely cultivated for its tender edible young shoots
b
: the root of cultivated asparagus formerly used as a diuretic
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