parsnip
pars·nip
noun
the whitish root of cultivated parsnip
a strong-scented plant cultivated for its edible root
Origin
From 16th-century parsnepe, from Middle English passenep, a modification of Old French pasnaie by influence of Middle English nepe (“turnip”), from Latin pastināca (“parsnip, carrot”), from pastinum (“two-pronged fork”) as in pastināre (“to dig up the ground”).. The irregular intrusive r may be due to influence from parsley.
Phrases
- cow parsnip
- cultivated parsnip
- fine words butter no parsnips
- giant cow parsnip
- giant parsnip
- golden meadow parsnip
- meadow parsnip
- parsnip chervil
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