asparagus
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From Medieval Latin sparagus, from Ancient Greek ἀσπάραγος (asparagos).
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asparagus (plural asparagus or asparaguses)
- Any of various perennial plants of the genus Asparagus having leaflike stems, scalelike leaves, and small flowers.
- The young shoots of Asparagus officinalis eaten as a vegetable.
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asparagus plant
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asparagus shoots (food)
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