Associations to the word «Parsnip»

Pictures for the word «Parsnip»

Wiktionary

PARSNIP, noun. A biennial plant, Pastinaca sativa, related to the carrot.
PARSNIP, noun. The root of the parsnip, when used as a vegetable.

Dictionary definition

PARSNIP, noun. The whitish root of cultivated parsnip.
PARSNIP, noun. A strong-scented plant cultivated for its edible root.
PARSNIP, noun. Whitish edible root; eaten cooked.

Wise words

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