Noun: parsnip paa(r)-snip
- A strong-scented plant cultivated for its edible root
"Winter frosts make parsnips sweeter";
- Pastinaca sativa
- The whitish root of cultivated parsnip
"Roasted parsnips are a popular side dish in British cuisine"
Derived forms: parsnips
Type of: herb, herbaceous plant, root
Part of: cultivated parsnip, genus Pastinaca, Pastinaca
Encyclopedia: Parsnip