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Salsify Definition & Meaning

salsify
noun
  1. edible root of the salsify plant
  2. Mediterranean biennial herb with long-stemmed heads of purple ray flowers and milky sap and long edible root; naturalized throughout United States
  3. either of two long roots eaten cooked

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What does salsify mean?
edible root of the salsify plant Mediterranean biennial herb with long-stemmed heads of purple ray flowers and milky sap and long edible root; naturalized throughout United States either of two long roots eaten cooked
What part of speech is salsify?
Salsify is a noun.
How many definitions does salsify have?
Salsify has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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