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salsify

/sælsɪfaɪ/ noun · British & US
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What does salsify mean?

noun

A plant of the sunflower family, with a thick, fleshy root that is edible when cooked. It is also known as the vegetable oyster.

Example

"The chef used salsify in theaunch of the new menu, and it quickly became a customer favorite."

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