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sparrowgrass

/ˈspærəʊˌɡræs/ /ˈspærəˌɡræs/

Meanings
noun
Asparagus.

Examples :

"My grandmother always called asparagus "sparrowgrass" and loved to steam it with butter. "
vegetable plant food

Related Words

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it noun

/ɪt/ /ət/ /ɘt/

One who is neither a he nor a she; a creature; a dehumanized being.

"The factory treated the new worker like an it, ignoring their questions and concerns. "

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grandmother noun

/ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðə(r)/ /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðɚ/

A mother of someone's parent.

"My grandmother taught me how to bake cookies when I was a child. "

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and noun

/ænd/ /ənd/ /ən/

In rhythm, the second half of a divided beat.

"The drummer emphasized the ands in the song, making the rhythm very clear. "

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asparagus noun

/əˈspæɹ.ə.ɡəs/

Any of various perennial plants of the genus Asparagus having leaflike stems, scalelike leaves, and small flowers.

"My mother planted asparagus in the garden this spring. "

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with adverb

/wɪθ/ /wɪð/

Along, together with others, in a group, etc.

"Do you want to come with?"

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to adverb

/tʉː/ /tuː/ /tu/

Toward a closed, touching or engaging position.

"Please push the door to."

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loved verb

/lʌvd/

(usually transitive, sometimes intransitive, stative) To have a strong affection for (someone or something).

"I love my spouse.   I love you!"

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always adverb

/ˈɔː(l).weɪz/ /ˈɔl.weɪz/

At all times; throughout all time; since the beginning.

"Airplanes did not always exist as a form of transportation."

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butter noun

/ˈbʊtə/

A soft, fatty foodstuff made by churning the cream of milk (generally cow's milk).

"My mother made toast with butter for breakfast. "

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steam noun

/stiːm/

The vapor formed when water changes from liquid phase to gas phase.

"The hot shower produced a lot of steam. "

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called verb

[kɔld]

(heading) To use one's voice.

"The teacher called out my name during attendance. "

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my interjection

/mi/

Used to express surprise, shock or amazement.

"My, what big teeth you have!"