Parsnip: meaning, definitions and examples
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parsnip
[ หpษหrsnษชp ]
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:
๐ต๐น pastinaca
๐ฎ๐ณ เคถเคฒเคเคฎ
๐ฉ๐ช Pastinake
๐ฎ๐ฉ parsnip
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะตััััะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ pietruszka
๐ฏ๐ต ใใผในใใใ
๐ซ๐ท panais
๐ช๐ธ chirivรญa
๐น๐ท kereviz
๐ฐ๐ท ํ์ฌ๋ฆฌ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฌุฒุฑ ุงูุจูุฏููุณ
๐จ๐ฟ pastinรกk
๐ธ๐ฐ petrลพlen
๐จ๐ณ ๆฌงๆดฒ้ฒ้ฃ
๐ธ๐ฎ pastinak
๐ฎ๐ธ pastinak
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฟะฐััะธะฝะฐะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแกแขแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ patsinaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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