noun
- Plural of asparagus; the edible green or white shoots of a plant in the lily family, typically cooked as a vegetable.
Usage: Asparagus is often used as both singular and plural (e.g., 'I bought asparagus' or 'I bought asparaguses'). The plural 'asparaguses' is less common but grammatically correct when referring to multiple varieties or bunches.
Examples
- The farmer grew several different asparaguses in her garden.
- We sampled three asparaguses at the farmers' market.
- Roasted asparaguses make a delicious side dish.
- The recipe calls for fresh asparaguses cut into two-inch pieces.
- Different asparaguses have varying flavors and textures.