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parsnip
noun pars·nip \ˈpär-snəp\
: a vegetable that is the long white root of a plant related to the carrot
Full Definition of PARSNIP
: a Eurasian biennial herb (Pastinaca sativa) of the carrot family with large pinnate leaves and yellow flowers that is cultivated for its long tapered edible root which is cooked as a vegetable; also : the root
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Origin of PARSNIP
Middle English passenep, modification of Old French pasnaie, from Latin pastinaca, from pastinum 2-pronged dibble
First Known Use: 14th century
Parsnip
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parsnip
noun pars·nip \ˈpär-snəp\
Definition of PARSNIP for Kids
: the long white root of a garden plant that is cooked as a vegetable
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