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Asparagus inspires gentle thoughts.
Charles Lamb

Meaning of "asparagus" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD ASPARAGUS

From Latin, from Greek asparagos, of obscure origin.
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PRONUNCIATION OF ASPARAGUS

asparagus  [əˈspærəɡəs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ASPARAGUS

noun
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verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Asparagus is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES ASPARAGUS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

asparagus

Asparagus

Asparagus officinalis is a spring vegetable, a flowering perennial plant species in the genus Asparagus. It was once classified in the lily family, like its Allium cousins, onions and garlic, but the Liliaceae have been split and the onion-like plants are now in the family Amaryllidaceae and asparagus in the Asparagaceae. Asparagus officinalis is native to most of Europe, northern Africa and western Asia, and is widely cultivated as a vegetable crop.

Definition of asparagus in the English dictionary

The definition of asparagus in the dictionary is any Eurasian liliaceous plant of the genus Asparagus, esp the widely cultivated A. officinalis, having small scaly or needle-like leaves. Other definition of asparagus is the succulent young shoots of A. officinalis, which may be cooked and eaten.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ASPARAGUS


analogous
əˈnæləɡəs
anthropophagous
ˌænθrəˈpɒfəɡəs
anthropophagus
ˌænθrəˈpɒfəɡəs
antilogous
ænˈtɪləɡəs
antitragus
ænˈtɪtrəɡəs
Areopagus
ˌærɪˈɒpəɡəs
autologous
ɔːˈtɒləɡəs
esophagus
iːˈsɒfəɡəs
heterologous
ˌhɛtəˈrɒləɡəs
homologous
həʊˈmɒləɡəs
lithophagous
lɪˈθɒfəɡəs
meliphagous
mɪˈlɪfəɡəs
nonhomologous
ˌnɒnhəʊˈmɒləɡəs
oesophagus
iːˈsɒfəɡəs
ophiophagous
ˌɒfɪˈɒfəɡəs
pantophagous
pænˈtɒfəɡəs
physiologus
ˌfɪzɪˈɒləɡəs
phytophagous
faɪˈtɒfəɡəs
polyphagous
pəˈlɪfəɡəs
sarcophagus
sɑːˈkɒfəɡəs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ASPARAGUS

asp
asp viper
Aspadana
asparaginase
asparagine
asparagus fern
asparagus spears
asparagus tips
asparkle
aspartame
aspartate
aspartic acid
Aspasia
ASPCA
aspect
aspect ratio
aspectable
aspectual
aspen
asper

WORDS THAT END LIKE ASPARAGUS

Aberdeen Angus
Angus
argus
bogus
cardophagus
choragus
craniopagus
cunnilingus
Fergus
fungus
Longus
magus
Mingus
Noviomagus
Simon Magus
Tagus
tragus
vagus
valgus
xiphopagus

Synonyms and antonyms of asparagus in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «asparagus» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ASPARAGUS

Find out the translation of asparagus to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of asparagus from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «asparagus» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

芦笋
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

espárrago
570 millions of speakers

English

asparagus
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

एस्परैगस
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الهِلْيَوْن
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

спаржа
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

aspargo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

শতমূলী
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

asperge
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Asparagus
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Spargel
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

アスパラガス
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

아스파라거스
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Asparagus
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

măng tây
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

அஸ்பாரகஸ்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

शतावरी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Kuşkonmaz
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

asparago
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

szparag
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

спаржа
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

sparanghel
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

σπαράγγι
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

aspersies
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

sparris
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

asparges
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of asparagus

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ASPARAGUS»

The term «asparagus» is very widely used and occupies the 22.626 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ASPARAGUS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about asparagus

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10 QUOTES WITH «ASPARAGUS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word asparagus.
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Mario Batali
You know, when you get your first asparagus, or your first acorn squash, or your first really good tomato of the season, those are the moments that define the cook's year. I get more excited by that than anything else.
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David Chang
I look forward to the spring vegetables because the season is so short. Mushrooms, edible foraged herbs, wild leeks, early season asparagus.
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Todd English
I try to get them working. My older son is 10 and he's pretty interested. We had a dinner party the other night and he helped a lot. He helped peel asparagus; he hung out. It was great.
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Curly Howard
Are you casting asparagus on my cooking?
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Charles Lamb
Asparagus inspires gentle thoughts.
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J. R. Moehringer
In Zurich, in a cafe overlooking the Limmat, I ate butter-drenched white asparagus pulled from the ground that morning; it had the aftertaste of champagne. I've been able to appreciate epic meals in San Francisco, New Orleans, Berlin, Paris, Las Vegas.
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Hector Hugh Munro
You needn't tell me that a man who doesn't love oysters and asparagus and good wines has got a soul, or a stomach either. He's simply got the instinct for being unhappy highly developed.
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Yotam Ottolenghi
Good asparagus needs minimal treatment and is best eaten with few other ingredients.
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Rico Rodriguez
I go for crunchy things - I like green beans, broccoli, asparagus, celery and carrots. I'm not a fruit eater, though.
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Francoise Sagan
Marriage? It's like asparagus eaten with vinaigrette or hollandaise, a matter of taste but of no importance.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ASPARAGUS»

Discover the use of asparagus in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to asparagus and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Asparagus Dreams
Expelled from mainstream education and vaguely aware she has something called 'Asparagus' Syndrome, 12-year-old Jessica is sent away to a residential school for young people with autism.
Jessica Peers, 2003
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The Book of Asparagus
""Charles Ilot's 1901 work provides information on the cultivation of asparagus and related vegetables, as well as chapters on the history, decorative uses, and cookery of these vegetables.""
Charles Ilot, 2009
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From Asparagus to Zucchini: A Guide to Cooking Farm-fresh ...
With this book, prepare to awaken and reaffirm your dedication to enjoying the unique flavors of local foods while nourishing the life of sustainable family farms.
Madison Area Community Supported Agricul, 2004
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The Asparagus Festival Cookbook
This cookbook—inspired by the Asparagus Festival in Stockton, California—packs new prize-winning recipes plus past festival favorites into this scrumptiously inventive pocket-sized collection.
Jan Moore, Barbara Hafly, Glenda Hushaw, 2013
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Grow the Best Asparagus: Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletin A-63
There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.
Michael Higgins, 1981
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The Adventures of Asparagus: Gus Discovers His Roots
During his travels, Gus' biggest discovery is learning his own dramatic dachshund family history. About the Author: Author Jan Ruehling and her "cast of critters" circa 1990. Read the inspiring story of the author inside.
Jan Ruehling, 2012
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The Mighty Asparagus
A large asparagus appears suddenly in the king's back yard, and he enlists the help of several people and animals, including a songbird, in order to get rid of it.
Vladimir Radunsky, 2004
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From Asparagus to Zucchini: A Guide to Cooking With ...
From peas, peppers and potatoes to basil, bok choy, and burdock root, From Asparagus to Zucchini highlights the best of seasonal cuisine from around the country.
Madison Area Community Supported Agriculture Coalition (Madison, Wis.), 2004
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Four-Season Harvest: Organic Vegetables from Your Home ...
Lavish attention is paid to asparagus in the picking and eating season, and then it becomes just a ferny background. At that point, weeds and inadequate fertility will hamper next year's crop. Asparagus doesn't need to be pampered, but it does  ...
Eliot Coleman, 2012
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Vegan Brunch: Homestyle Recipes Worth Waking Up For-- from ...
Offers more than 75 tasty recipes, with gluten-free and soy-free options, for an array of tasty meals, drinks, and snacks for brunch, including Bloody Marys and Banana Rabanada.
Isa Chandra Moskowitz, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ASPARAGUS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term asparagus is used in the context of the following news items.
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Welcome to Castle Asparagus, Where an Iran Deal May Be Forged
In an ironic twist, nuclear talks with Iran are taking place above an ancient gunpowder depot: a former aristocratic abode known as “Castle ... «Bloomberg, Jul 15»
2
Paul and Nick's Big American Food Trip: Asparagus and Egg with …
Place the blanched asparagus on the plate and lay the poached egg on top, next drizzle over the alpine cheese sauce and garnish with the ... «stv.tv, Jul 15»
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Grilled Asparagus with Wasabi Soy Dipping Sauce (Gluten-Free)
Celiac.com 07/02/2015 - Grilled asparagus is an easy, delicious vegetable that grills up quickly, and tastes great with a minimum of condiments ... «Celiac.com, Jul 15»
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Spring Pea Pod and Asparagus Pasta
Cook pasta according to package directions, adding asparagus, sugar snap peas and carrots during last 2 minutes of cooking and frozen peas ... «ZagsHoops.com, Jul 15»
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Peruvian Asparagus Importer's Association releases US …
“Our Category Management Plan Outline is an essential tool for all involved in the trade of fresh asparagus,” states Priscilla Lleras, PAIA ... «FreshPlaza, Jul 15»
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Peruvian asparagus industry releases plan
The plan includes statistics covering market summaries, trends, nutritional facts, consumer positioning, fresh asparagus consumption key ... «The Packer, Jun 15»
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Fare Exchange: On bagels, bacon/eggs & asparagus and peaches
Good morning, July readers. On this auspicious day every summer, we can expect to be well into homegrown tomato season and to be on the ... «Chattanooga Times Free Press, Jun 15»
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Cook Your Week: Flank Steak With Chimichurri & Asparagus
Toss the asparagus in the remaining garlic and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. If using a grill: Put the steak in the center ... «San Francisco Chronicle, Jun 15»
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The Root of it All: Growing asparagus
Crowns, or the vegetative root systems of asparagus, are generally available for planting in early spring. If you still see crowns in the stores now ... «Journal Times, Jun 15»
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North Rhine-Westphalia: normal asparagus season
This year's asparagus season in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) ended yesterday, Wednesday 24th June. After the record season in 2014, ... «FreshPlaza, Jun 15»

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