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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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Nonstarchy Vegetables Leafy greens, broccoli, peppers, cauliflower, asparagus, zucchini, tomatoes, onions, and more are all low in carbohydrates and calories but high in fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
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Brittany Poulson, Verywell Health, 14 Oct. 2025
Pair it with light, seasonal dishes such as grilled shrimp, goat cheese salads, roasted asparagus, lemony pasta, or soft cheeses like brie or burrata.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2025
Grandview, population 11,000, is an agricultural town that grows apples, cherries, wine grapes, asparagus and other fruit and vegetables.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025
Dinner at the new Asayss restaurant includes peppery chicken briouate pastries, M’hamsa—a risotto-like dish—with prawns and asparagus, poached Asni pears with chocolate and argan oil, and milk pastilla infused with orange blossom water.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2025
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Brittany Poulson, Verywell Health, 14 Oct. 2025
Pair it with light, seasonal dishes such as grilled shrimp, goat cheese salads, roasted asparagus, lemony pasta, or soft cheeses like brie or burrata.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2025
Grandview, population 11,000, is an agricultural town that grows apples, cherries, wine grapes, asparagus and other fruit and vegetables.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025
Dinner at the new Asayss restaurant includes peppery chicken briouate pastries, M’hamsa—a risotto-like dish—with prawns and asparagus, poached Asni pears with chocolate and argan oil, and milk pastilla infused with orange blossom water.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2025
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“Asparagus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/asparagus. Accessed 20 Oct. 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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