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单词 salsify
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Definition of salsify in English:

salsify

noun ˈsalsɪfi
mass noun
  • 1An edible European plant of the daisy family, with a long root like that of a parsnip.

    Tragopogon porrifolius, family Compositae. See also black salsify

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Scolymus, Scolymus hispanicus, is also known as Spanish salsify or Spanish oyster plant, names which it shares with scorzonera Another name, golden thistle, indicates correctly that it is a kind of thistle.
    • Seeds that barely last to the second year include sweet corn, leek, onion, parsley, parsnip, rhubarb and salsify.
    1. 1.1 The root of the salsify used as a vegetable.
      Also called vegetable oyster
      Example sentencesExamples
      • With a vegetable peeler, peel salsify into long thin curls.
      • Autumnal vegetables and fruits are sweet and some (celery root, Jerusalem artichoke, salsify, and parsnip) also have earthy, nutty flavors.
      • Arrange some caramelized salsify, porcini mushrooms, poached salsify, and shaved salsify around the dish and garnish with ground pistachios and sage.
      • For my main course I chose the breast of chicken on a bed of roasted salsify, with vegetable ribbons and a green herb and mustard sauce.
      • Duck breast is pan-roasted golden as schnitzel and encircled by a cherry jus and caramelized salsify.

Origin

Late 17th century: from French salsifis, from obsolete Italian salsefica, of unknown ultimate origin.

 
 

Definition of salsify in US English:

salsify

noun
  • 1An edible European plant of the daisy family, with a long root like that of a parsnip.

    Tragopogon porrifolius, family Compositae. See also scorzonera

    Also called oyster plant
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Scolymus, Scolymus hispanicus, is also known as Spanish salsify or Spanish oyster plant, names which it shares with scorzonera Another name, golden thistle, indicates correctly that it is a kind of thistle.
    • Seeds that barely last to the second year include sweet corn, leek, onion, parsley, parsnip, rhubarb and salsify.
    1. 1.1 The root of the salsify plant used as a vegetable.
      Example sentencesExamples
      • Autumnal vegetables and fruits are sweet and some (celery root, Jerusalem artichoke, salsify, and parsnip) also have earthy, nutty flavors.
      • Duck breast is pan-roasted golden as schnitzel and encircled by a cherry jus and caramelized salsify.
      • Arrange some caramelized salsify, porcini mushrooms, poached salsify, and shaved salsify around the dish and garnish with ground pistachios and sage.
      • For my main course I chose the breast of chicken on a bed of roasted salsify, with vegetable ribbons and a green herb and mustard sauce.
      • With a vegetable peeler, peel salsify into long thin curls.

Origin

Late 17th century: from French salsifis, from obsolete Italian salsefica, of unknown ultimate origin.

 
 
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