asparagus spears

noun

Meaning

The long, slender, green shoots of the asparagus plant, typically eaten as a vegetable.

Examples

The recipe calls for young asparagus spears, blanched for two minutes.
She packed a few cold asparagus spears in her lunchbox.

Synonyms: green shoots, stalks, tips

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asparagus spears

noun

Pronunciation: [əsˈpærəɡəs spɪərz]

Definition

The long, slender, green shoots of the asparagus plant, typically eaten as a vegetable.

Examples

The recipe calls for young asparagus spears, blanched for two minutes.
She packed a few cold asparagus spears in her lunchbox.

How to Use asparagus spears

asparagus spears (compound noun): The specific edible part of the asparagus plant. — "The recipe uses only the asparagus spears, discarding the tough ends."

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