vegetable

Meanings

• noun

  A type of edible plant or part of a plant, especially one that does not contain seeds when eaten.

  - "Carrots, broccoli, and spinach are all types of vegetables."
  - "My mother insists that I eat at least five servings of vegetables each day."

• verb

  To turn something into a vegetable, as by growing it.

  - "The farmer vegetables his crops every year."
  - "The sun vegetables tomatoes into ripe, juicy fruit."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈvɛd͡ʒtəbəl/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈvɛd͡ʒtəbəl/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

cabbage , veg , veggie , veg , veggie

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with vegetable
believe , grieve , perceive , receive

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Variants

List of all variants of vegetable that leads to same result
vegetable , vegetables , vegetable ivories , vegetable ivory , vegetable marrow , vegetable marrows , vegetable oil , vegetable oils , vegetable oyster , vegetable oysters , vegetable pear , vegetable pears , vegetable wax , vegetable waxes , green vegetable , green vegetables , textured vegetable protein , textured vegetable proteins

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Etymology

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From Old French vegète, from Latin vegetus 'alive, fresh, growing,' past participle of vegetare 'to make grow,' from vegēre 'to keep alive,' from vidēre 'to see'.

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Trivia

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1. The average American consumes only about half the recommended daily servings of vegetables.

2. Broccoli is the most nutrient-dense vegetable, containing more than 100 different compounds essential for optimal health.

3. The largest vegetable ever grown was a pumpkin that weighed over 2,000 pounds.

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Related Concepts

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1. Fruits and Vegetables: Fruits and vegetables are both types of plant-based foods, but they differ in their nutrient content and botanical characteristics. Fruits are the sweet, fleshy parts of a plant that develop from the ovary and contain seeds, while vegetables are other edible parts of the plant, such as the leaves, stems, and roots.

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Culture

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Vegetables have been an essential part of human diets for thousands of years. They are rich in essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Many vegetables have cultural and historical significance, such as the potato, which played a major role in the Irish potato famine.

How to Memorize "vegetable"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a colorful plate of vegetables, such as carrots, broccoli, and bell peppers.
   - Visualize a farmer tending to his vegetable garden, planting seeds and watering the soil.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'vegetable' with the colors green, orange, red, and purple, which are common among many vegetables.
   - Think of the word 'healthy' when you hear the word 'vegetable'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Veggies are good for me' to remember that vegetables are a healthy food choice.
   - Create a mental image of a vegetable garden to help remember the definition of a vegetable.

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