Parsnip: meaning, definitions and examples

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parsnip

 

[ หˆpษ‘หrsnษชp ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

vegetable

Parsnip is a root vegetable that resembles a white carrot. It is commonly used in cooking and has a sweet, nutty flavor. Parsnips are typically harvested after the first frost to enhance their sweetness.

Synonyms

root vegetable, white carrot.

Examples of usage

  • I added parsnip to the vegetable soup.
  • Roasted parsnips make a delightful side dish.
  • You can mash parsnips just like potatoes.
  • Parsnip chips are a healthy snack alternative.

Translations

Translations of the word "parsnip" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pastinaca

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเคฒเคœเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Pastinake

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ parsnip

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั‚ั€ัƒัˆะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pietruszka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‘ใƒผใ‚นใƒ‹ใƒƒใƒ—

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท panais

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ chirivรญa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kereviz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŒŒ์Šฌ๋ฆฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌุฒุฑ ุงู„ุจู‚ุฏูˆู†ุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pastinรกk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ petrลพlen

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฌงๆดฒ้˜ฒ้ฃŽ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pastinak

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ pastinak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะฐัั‚ะธะฝะฐะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒกแƒขแƒ˜แƒœแƒแƒ™แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ patsinaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ chirivรญa

Etymology

The word 'parsnip' comes from the Latin 'pastinaca', which means 'to dig up' or 'to fork out'. This term evolved into the Old French 'pasnache' before becoming 'parsnip' in Middle English. The plant itself is believed to originate from the Mediterranean region. Parsnips were cultivated by the Romans and have been a staple in European diets since antiquity. Their sweetness intensifies after exposure to frost, making them a popular winter vegetable. Traditionally, they were a primary food source before the introduction of the potato from the Americas.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,364 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.