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asparagus
noun
as·par·a·gus
ə-ˈsper-ə-gəs 
-ˈspa-rə-
plural asparagus
: any of a genus (Asparagus of the family Asparagaceae, the asparagus family) of Old World perennial plants having much-branched stems, minute scalelike leaves, and narrow usually filiform branchlets that function as leaves
especially
: one (A. officinalis) widely cultivated for its edible young shoots
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Lily of the Valley Part of the asparagus family, Lily of the Valley thrives in partial to full-shade areas.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
Cowles has also tried intercropping, planting other species, such as asparagus, in between the trees, to improve resistance to disease, and enriching the soil with nontoxic minerals like calcium.
—Angela Eichhorst, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
Imagine lots of fresh herbs; veggies like asparagus, peas, or leeks; and light broths enriched with just a splash of cream or coconut milk.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 1 Apr. 2026
Ahead, learn the best ways to store asparagus to keep it fresh for longer.
—Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
Cowles has also tried intercropping, planting other species, such as asparagus, in between the trees, to improve resistance to disease, and enriching the soil with nontoxic minerals like calcium.
—Angela Eichhorst, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
Imagine lots of fresh herbs; veggies like asparagus, peas, or leeks; and light broths enriched with just a splash of cream or coconut milk.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 1 Apr. 2026
Ahead, learn the best ways to store asparagus to keep it fresh for longer.
—Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Asparagus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/asparagus. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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asparagus
noun
as·par·a·gus
ə-ˈspar-ə-gəs
: a tall branching long-lived herb related to the lilies and widely grown for its thick edible young shoots
Medical Definition
asparagus
noun
as·par·a·gus
ə-ˈspar-ə-gəs
1
capitalized
: a genus of Old World perennial herbs (family Asparagaceae, the asparagus family) having erect much-branched stems, minute scalelike leaves, and narrow filiform branchlets that function as leaves
2
a
: any plant of the genus Asparagus
especially
: a plant (A. officinalis) widely cultivated for its tender edible young shoots
b
: the root of cultivated asparagus formerly used as a diuretic
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