beet
Translation
beetroot
Examples
I love roasted beets in my salad.
I love roasted beetroot in my salad.
Sugar is made from sugar beets.
Sugar is made from sugar beet.
Grammar Patterns
((a beet / beets)) a root vegetable I love roasted beets in my salad.
Similar Words
Synonyms: none; Related vegetables: turnip, radish, carrot
Etymology
From Old English 'bete', which comes from the Latin 'beta'.
Memory Tips
Think of the deep red color of a beet 'beating' like a heart. Note that in British English, it's usually called 'beetroot'.