Asparagus

See also: asparagus

Translingual

Etymology

Medieval Latin sparagus, from Ancient Greek ἀσπάραγος (aspáragos).

Proper noun

Asparagus m

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Asparagaceae – asparaguses.

Usage notes

  • Some authors have split 2 genera from Asparagus: Protasparagus and Myrsiphyllum.

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