asparagus
Translation
asparagus
Examples
We had asparagus for dinner.
We had asparagus for dinner.
A spear of asparagus is on the plate.
A spear of asparagus is on the plate.
Grammar Patterns
asparagus (uncountable) the vegetable as a food I like grilled asparagus.
a spear/stalk of asparagus (countable) a single piece of the vegetable She ate a single spear of asparagus.
Similar Words
Synonyms: N/A; Related words: broccoli, green bean, celery
Etymology
From Greek 'asparagos', which means 'sprout' or 'shoot'.
Memory Tips
Remember it as the green vegetable that looks like a spear. This helps with the phrase 'a spear of asparagus'.