Crossword-Solution: PARSNIP
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| Word | Word Type | Definition |
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| Parsnip | n. | The aromatic and edible spindle-shaped root of the cultivated form of the Pastinaca sativa, a biennial umbelliferous plant which is very poisonous in its wild state; also, the plant itself. |
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Hint 1 meaning
One who, or that which, eats.
Hint 2 anagram
EAERT
Hint 3 another clue
greedy person
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Sentences with PARSNIP (5)
But the "gix," or wild parsnip, reached already high above both, and would rear its fluted stalk, joint on joint, till it could face a man.
They bring in strange roots, which is merely to the undoing of poor prentices; for what’s a sorry parsnip to a good heart? WILLIAMSON.
Witness the wild kale, parsnip, carrot, crab-apple, sloe, etc., all utterly worthless, but nevertheless the first parents of their now choice descendants.
Leaves of the cabbage, lime-tree, Ampelopsis, parsnip (Pastinaca), and celery (Apium) were likewise given together; and those of the celery were first eaten.
Three generations of carrot and parsnip consumers have passed away, yourself among them, and now let your great-grandson look for the baby-elm.
Quotes with PARSNIP (1)
That's what you people never understand," said Rincewind, wearily. "You think magic is just something you can pick up and use like a, a -""Parsnip?" said Nijel." Wine Bottle?" said the Seriph." Something like that," said Rincewind cautiously, but rallied somewhat and went on, "But the truth is, is -""Not like that?""More like a wine bottle?" said the Seriph hopefully." Magic uses people," said Rincewind hurriedly. "It affects you as much as you affect it, sort of thing. You c…
Where this answer appears
Appears in: CrosSynergy, LAT, Newsday, New Yorker, NY Sun, NYT, Universal, WP, WSJ.
Used 33 times in crossword archives (1950–2025).