salsify

Noun

Meaning

See Oyster plant (a), under Oyster.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

oyster plant vegetable oyster tragopogon porrifolius foundation herb radix fountainhead beginning cause basis reason base origin core heart

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Hypernyms

herb root root vegetable herbaceous plant

Hyponyms

black salsify oyster plant scorzonera vegetable oyster

Phrases with the word

scorzonera or black salsify common salsify purple salsify western salsify spanish salsify white salsify

Examples

The chilled salsify veloute enveloping a single fresh oyster and topped with a scoop of salty, briny osetra caviar was a perfect symphony of creamy and subtle tastes. Source: Internet

Two spears of grilled salsify, which is like a white asparagus, also hold their own in the face of four other flavorings. Source: Internet

He believes he may have set his sixth world record - this time for the longest salsify. Source: Internet

The outside of the duck migrated to the table with Brussels sprouts and salsify. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

salsero Salsette Salsgiver salsilla Salsman salso-acid