Beet: meaning, definitions and examples

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beet

 

[ biหt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

vegetable type

Beet, or beetroot, is a root vegetable often used in salads, soups, and juices. It is known for its deep red color and sweet, earthy flavor. Beets are also celebrated for their nutritional value, being high in vitamins and minerals.

Synonyms

beetroot, beta vulgaris, sugar beet

Examples of usage

  • I added sliced beet to my salad for extra flavor.
  • The soup was made with roasted beet and yogurt.
  • Beet juice is popular for its health benefits.

Translations

Translations of the word "beet" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น beterraba

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเฅเค•เค‚เคฆเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Rรผbe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bit

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑัƒั€ัะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ burak

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ“ใƒผใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท betterave

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ remolacha

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท pancar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋น„ํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดู…ู†ุฏุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ล™epa

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ repka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็”œ่œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ cvek

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sukkrรณt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ั‹ะทั‹ะปัˆะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒฃแƒ แƒงแƒฃแƒฏแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ moruq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ betabel

Etymology

The word 'beet' comes from the Old English 'bฤ“ot', which refers to the plant in the family Amaranthaceae. It has its origins in the Proto-Germanic word 'beitan', meaning 'to bite or to eat', which reflects its role as a consumable plant. The cultivation of beets dates back to ancient civilizations such as the Romans and Greeks, who valued the plant not just for its taste but for its medicinal properties as well. Over time, different varieties have been developed, including sugar beet, which revolutionized the sugar industry in the 19th century. The deep red color of beets is due to a pigment called betalain, which has been associated with various health benefits. Today, beets are popular in a variety of cuisines worldwide, celebrated for their versatility and health benefits.

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