parsnip

/'pɑ:snip/

Thân thiện

A farmer pulls a large parsnip from the rich soil.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A plant: A strong-scented, biennial plant (Pastinaca sativa) cultivated for its edible, whitish root.
   • An edible root: The long, tapered, cream-colored root of this plant, eaten as a cooked vegetable.

Examples of Usage

• Noun (Plant):
  • The parsnip is related to the carrot and parsley.
  • We grew parsnips in our garden this year.
• Noun (Edible Root):
  • She roasted the parsnips with honey and thyme.
  • The soup was made from carrots and parsnips.

Advanced Usage

• "Words butter no parsnips": An idiom meaning that fine words or promises alone are not enough to achieve results; action is required.
  • He made many promises, but words butter no parsnips; we need to see real change.

Variants and Related Words

• Wild parsnip (n): A related, often uncultivated plant (), which can cause skin irritation.
  • Avoid touching wild parsnip, as its sap can cause a rash.

Synonyms

• Root vegetable: A general term for vegetables grown for their edible roots, such as carrots, turnips, and parsnips.

Related Phrases

• Parsnip wine: An alcoholic beverage made from fermented parsnips.
  • My grandfather used to make a strong parsnip wine.

Related Idioms

• "Fine words butter no parsnips": A fuller version of the idiom, emphasizing that eloquent speech without action is useless.
  • The manager's speech was impressive, but fine words butter no parsnips; the team needs more resources.

Học thuật

Noun

1. whitish edible root; eaten cooked
2. a strong-scented plant cultivated for its edible root
3. the whitish root of cultivated parsnip

Từ đồng nghĩa

• pastinaca sativa