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Parsnip

Noun CEFR B1
ˈpɑɹ.snɪp

Definitions

  1. A biennial plant, Pastinaca sativa, related to the carrot.
  2. Acronym of politics, alcohol, religion, sex, narcotics, isms, pork (“a set of topics that may be controversial in a classroom setting”).
    abbreviation, acronym, alt-of, uncountable
  3. The root of the parsnip, when used as a vegetable.

Equivalents

Españolchirivía
Françaispanais
DeutschPastinakeRübe
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CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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See also

parsnip moth parsnip swallowtail parsnip webworm Parson parson bird Parson Drove

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