asparagus
//əˈspærəɡəs//
Noun
asparagusSingular
asparagusPlural
1
A cultivated plant with edible young shoots or spears, typically green and eaten as a vegetable.
I grilled some fresh asparagus for dinner.
2
The tender young shoots of the asparagus plant, used as food.
I steamed some fresh asparagus for dinner.