Word Meaning

asparagus definition and meaning

n. A genus of perennial plants belonging to the natural order Liliaceae, and having erect much branched stems, and very slender branchlets which are sometimes mistaken for leaves. Asparagus racemosus is a shrubby climbing plant with fragrant flowers. Specifically: The Asparagus officinalis, a species cultivated in gardens.
n. The young and tender shoots of A. officinalis, which form a valuable and well-known article of food.

Crossword clues for asparagus

- Edible young spears
- Green stem vegetable
- It provides tips for vegetarians
- Succulent shoots of a plant of the lily family