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单词 acetarious
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acetariousadj.

Brit. /ˌasᵻˈtɛːrɪəs/, U.S. /ˌæsəˈtɛriəs/
Origin: A borrowing from Latin, combined with an English element. Etymons: Latin acētāria , -ous suffix.
Etymology: < classical Latin acētāria (see acetar n.) + -ous suffix.
Now rare.
Denoting or relating to a vegetable that is used raw in salads, such as lettuce, cress, etc.
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the world > food and drink > food > fruit and vegetables > vegetables > [adjective] > used for salad
acetarious1822
1822 J. C. Loudon Encycl. Gardening iii. viii. 736 Acetarious Plants..are a numerous class; of various culture, habits, and use, and..they are all articles of comparative luxury, or condiments, rather than food.
1832 E. Lankester Veg. Substances Food 299 Vegetables..eaten raw..in their natural state, or blanched, are..termed acetarious, or salad plants.
1835 J. C. Loudon in L. Hunt's Jrnl. No. 70. 261 Those..would not readily reconcile themselves to the acetarious productions of Dublin and Glasgow during that season.
1960 Post-Standard (Syracuse, N.Y.) 11 Nov. 29/1 (crossword clue) Acetarious plant.
1995 Advertiser (Adelaide) (Nexis) 25 Jan. His diligent epuration has preserved the..aroma unique to this variety, but balances it against its veritable hortulan and acetarious qualities.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2009; most recently modified version published online December 2021).
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