Definition of Salsify

1. Noun. Edible root of the salsify plant.

Exact synonyms: Oyster Plant
Group relationships: Oyster Plant, Tragopogon Porrifolius, Vegetable Oyster
Generic synonyms: Root

2. Noun. Mediterranean biennial herb with long-stemmed heads of purple ray flowers and milky sap and long edible root; naturalized throughout United States.
Exact synonyms: Oyster Plant, Tragopogon Porrifolius, Vegetable Oyster
Terms within: Oyster Plant, Vegetable Oyster, Oyster Plant
Group relationships: Genus Tragopogon, Tragopogon
Generic synonyms: Herb, Herbaceous Plant

3. Noun. Either of two long roots eaten cooked.
Generic synonyms: Root Vegetable
Specialized synonyms: Oyster Plant, Vegetable Oyster, Black Salsify, Scorzonera

Definition of Salsify

1. n. See Oyster plant (a), under Oyster.

Definition of Salsify

1. a European herb [n -FIES]

Medical Definition of Salsify

1. See Oyster plant, under Oyster. Origin: F. Salsifis. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Salsify

salpinxes
salpinx uterina
salps
sals
salsa
salsaed
salsafy
salsaing
salsalate
salsamentarious
salsas
salse
salses
salsifies
salsify (current term)
salsify (current term)
salsilla
salsillas
salso-acid
salsola
Salsola
Salsola kali
Salsola kali tenuifolia
Salsola soda
salsoline alkaloids
salsuginous
salt
salt
salt-cured
salt-depletion crisis

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