asparagus

n. a long, green vegetable that grows in the spring and has a pointed tip.

n. the edible young shoots of the plant Asparagus officinalis, typically harvested in spring.

“We served grilled asparagus with lemon and olive oil as a side dish.”

“The chef recommended pairing the steamed asparagus with a light hollandaise sauce to complement its delicate, earthy flavour.”

n. the whole plant that the vegetable grows from, which can have feathery leaves.

n. any of various perennial plants of the genus Asparagus, characterized by leaflike stems and small flowers.

“In the garden, the asparagus plants grew tall and feathery after the harvest ended.”

“Botanists classify the genus Asparagus within the family Asparagaceae, noting its unique evolutionary adaptation of stems that function as leaves.”

Technical

n. a shade of green that looks like the vegetable.

n. a specific shade of greyish-green resembling the hue of cooked or raw asparagus shoots.

“The walls were painted a soft asparagus green to match the garden view.”

“The interior designer selected a palette of asparagus and muted gold to evoke a sense of organic sophistication in the study.”

Literary