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n. The tender young shoots of a Eurasian plant (Asparagus officinalis), eaten as a vegetable.

n. Any of various perennial plants of the Old World genus Asparagus having leaflike stems, scalelike leaves, and small flowers.

n. Any of various perennial plants of the genus Asparagus having leaflike stems, scalelike leaves, and small flowers.

n. The young shoots of Asparagus officinalis eaten as a vegetable.

n. 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.

n. The young and tender shoots of Asparagus officinalis, which form a valuable and well-known article of food.

n. A plant of the genus Asparagus, especially A. officinalis.

n. A large genus of plants of the old world, natural order Liliaceæ.

n. plant whose succulent young shoots are cooked and eaten as a vegetable

n. edible young shoots of the asparagus plant

"­asparagus soup, you can use a stalk or two of asparagus for extra flavor."

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