edible root of the salsify plant
Used in a Sentence
salsify
How to use salsify in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for salsify.
Editorial note
Just stay clear of black salsify -- it's tasty but very difficult to prepare without making a mess.
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Quick take
edible root of the salsify plant
Meaning at a glance
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Mediterranean biennial herb with long-stemmed heads of purple ray flowers and milky sap and long edible root; naturalized throughout United States
either of two long roots eaten cooked
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for salsify.
noun
edible root of the salsify plant
noun
Mediterranean biennial herb with long-stemmed heads of purple ray flowers and milky sap and long edible root; naturalized throughout United States
noun
either of two long roots eaten cooked
Example sentences
Just stay clear of black salsify -- it's tasty but very difficult to prepare without making a mess.
Tldr; eat artichoke, garlic, shallots, leeks, scorzonera/salsify and it will reduce cravings for fatty foods.
Frequently asked questions
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How do you use salsify in a sentence?
Just stay clear of black salsify -- it's tasty but very difficult to prepare without making a mess.
What does salsify mean?
edible root of the salsify plant
What part of speech is salsify?
salsify is commonly used as noun.