Definition of Asparagus
As`par´a`gus
Pronunciation:
ăs`păr´å`gŭs
n.
1.
(Bot.)
A
genus
of
perennial
plants
belonging
to
the
natural
order
Liliaceæ
,
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
.
2.
The
young
and
tender
shoots
of
Asparagus
officinalis
,
which
form
a
valuable
and
well-known
article
of
food
.
Asparagus beetle
(Zool.)
a
small
beetle
(
Crioceris
asparagi
)
injurious
to
asparagus
.
Related Words
Asparagus
officinales
,
edible
asparagus
,
genus
Asparagus
,
herb
,
herbaceous
plant
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