Definition

Noun 1. A variety of parsley cultivated for its edible, enlarged taproot: A type of parsley (Petroselinum crispum var. tuberosum) grown primarily for its thick, white, parsnip-like root, which is used as a vegetable. Its leaves are smooth and can also be used like flat-leaf parsley.

Usage

• As a countable noun: Refers to the plant or its root as a food item.
  • We are growing hamburg parsley in the garden this year for its versatile root.
  • The recipe calls for one hamburg parsley root, peeled and diced.

Advanced Usage

• Culinary Context: The term is used specifically to distinguish this root vegetable from common leaf parsley. It highlights the plant's dual purpose: the root as a primary vegetable and the leaves as a herb.
  • While common parsley is grown for its leaves, hamburg parsley is prized for its flavorful root.

Variants and Related Words

• Parsley root: A common alternative name for hamburg parsley, focusing on the edible part.
• Turnip-rooted parsley: Another synonym describing the shape of the edible root.
• Root parsley: A direct descriptive term.

Synonyms

• Parsley root
• Turnip-rooted parsley
• Root parsley

Different Meanings

• This term has a single, specific botanical and culinary meaning. It does not refer to the common curly or flat-leaf parsley varieties grown only for their leaves.

Noun

1. parsley with smooth leaves and enlarged edible taproot resembling a savory parsnip