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beet
[beet]
noun
any of various biennial plants belonging to the genus Beta, of the amaranth family, especially B. vulgaris, having a fleshy red or white root.
the edible root of such a plant.
the leaves of such a plant, served as a salad or cooked vegetable.
beet
/ ː /
noun
any chenopodiaceous plant of the genus Beta , esp the Eurasian species B. vulgaris , widely cultivated in such varieties as the sugar beet, mangelwurzel, beetroot, and spinach beet See also chard
the leaves of any of several varieties of this plant, which are cooked and eaten as a vegetable
the US name for beetroot
Other 51Թ Forms
- beetlike adjective
51Թ History and Origins
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51Թ History and Origins
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Example Sentences
Ziata’s favorite strawberry salad incorporates chunks of beets, baby spinach, crumbled goat cheese and almonds, all seasoned with salt and fresh, ground black pepper.
Her Instagram page shows bright bowls of tofu scrambles with heirloom tomatoes, avocado and beet sauerkraut.
The bite of raw carrot or a gossamer slice of fennel offers a freshness that roasted beets or steamed sweet potatoes simply can't match.
Leafy greens and herbs: arugula, spinach, beet greens, mustard greens, radish tops, kale, dandelion, nasturtiums, fennel fronds, nettles, lovage, microgreens.
Yeah, he was mad, in a rage that turned his face beet red.
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