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Food Ingredients - Root and Tuber Vegetables

Here you will learn the names of root and tuber vegetables in English such as "ginger", "parsnip", and "potato".

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beet
[noun]

a vegetable with a round dark red root that is used in cooking or producing sugar

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the tender and edible shoot of the bamboo plant

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burdock
[noun]

a plant with edible roots and large leaves, known for its potential health benefits

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camas
[noun]

a flowering plant native to North America, known for its edible bulbs

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carrot
[noun]

a long orange vegetable that grows beneath the ground and is eaten cooked or raw

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ginger
[noun]

a thick and spicy root with pale brown color used as a seasoning in cooking, particularly in powder form

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cassava
[noun]

the long and starchy roots of a tropical plant that is native to South America, used in cooking

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daikon
[noun]

a mild radish with a white slender root that is used in Asian cuisine

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a plant that grows small, peanut-like tubers that can be eaten

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yam
[noun]

a large edible root of a tropical climbing plant with a red skin

Ex: We visited a tropical island and savored a traditional dish of yam served with fresh seafood .
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taro
[noun]

a root vegetable commonly used in cooking, with a starchy texture and a nutty flavor

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parsley
[noun]

an aromatic plant with curly green leaves, used for garnishing food or in cooking

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the root of a European plant of the mustard family, with a white color and a strong flavor

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galangal
[noun]

a spicy root with a citrusy taste, often used in Southeast Asian cooking

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parsnip
[noun]

the white root of a plant of the parsley family with a sweet taste that is used in cooking

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pignut
[noun]

a small edible tuber with a nutty flavor, commonly found in woodlands and used as a wild food source

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arrowroot
[noun]

a tropical plant with edible rhizomes that are commonly used as a source of starch in cooking and baking

Ex: They discovered a hidden grove arrowroot plants while exploring the jungle .
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potato
[noun]

a round vegetable that grows beneath the ground, has light brown skin, and is used cooked or fried

Ex: The street vendor sold hot and potato fries .
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turnip
[noun]

a root vegetable with creamy flesh and white and purple skin, used in cooking

Ex: She added turnips to the stew , allowing them to cook down and add a subtle sweetness to the dish .
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radish
[noun]

an edible root of red color with a pungent taste that is eaten raw in salads

Ex: She sliced radishes into thin rounds and added them to a fresh garden salad .
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rutabaga
[noun]

the swollen yellow root of a plant of the cabbage family, used in cooking

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swede
[noun]

the swollen yellow root of a plant of the cabbage family, used in cooking

Ex: I mashed swede with butter and seasonings , creating a creamy side dish .
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salsify
[noun]

a root vegetable with a long, slender shape and a mild, earthy flavor often compared to that of oysters

Ex: He salsify to create a unique twist on mashed potatoes .
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a root vegetable with a long, black-skinned appearance and a subtle, nutty flavor reminiscent of asparagus or artichokes

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skirret
[noun]

a root vegetable with a sweet and delicate flavor, resembling a combination of carrots and parsnips

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a vegetable similar to a potato in shape that has a sweet taste and white flesh

Ex: sweet potato was a key ingredient in the pie , giving it a rich , earthy flavor .
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turmeric
[noun]

a yellow aromatic powder that is obtained by grinding the root of a plant of the ginger family, widely used in Asian cuisines

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an aquatic plant known for its distinctive horn-shaped nuts

Ex: Water caltrop contains essential minerals such as potassium and vitamin K.
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an aquatic plant that produces edible, tuber-like corms with a crisp texture and subtly sweet flavor

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a root vegetable known for its high sugar content, commonly cultivated for the production of sugar

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beetroot
[noun]

a vegetable with a round and dark red root that is eaten as food

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mooli
[noun]

a mild radish with a white slender root that is used in Asian cuisine

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spud
[noun]

a potato

Ex: My brother taught me the best way to spuds over the campfire .
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manioc
[noun]

the long and starchy roots of a tropical plant that is native to South America, used in cooking

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