parsnip
Translation
parsnip
Examples
Roasted parsnips are a delicious side dish.
Roasted parsnips are a delicious side dish.
Parsnip soup is perfect for a cold day.
Parsnip soup is perfect for a cold day.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) parsnip (noun) a type of root vegetable I added a parsnip to the stew.
Similar Words
Synonyms: white carrot (colloquial)
Etymology
From Old French 'pasnaie', from Latin 'pastinaca' meaning 'parsnip, carrot'.
Memory Tips
It looks like a pale carrot. The name sounds a bit like a mix of 'parsley' and 'turnip'.