Where does “parsnip” come from?
Parsnip comes from Middle English passenep, from Old French pasnaie, from Latin pastinaca, a word of uncertain origin possibly related to Latin pastinum, a type of fork or dibble used in gardening.
parsnip (English): A biennial plant, "Pastinaca sativa", related to...
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- A biennial plant, "Pastinaca sativa", related to...
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