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Asperge

Noun (countable)

1. In cooking, a vegetable with tender spears and a distinct mild flavor, commonly known as asparagus. Asperges are often steamed or roasted and served as a side dish.

Sample sentence: I love to sprinkle roasted asperges with lemon zest for a refreshing twist.

Noun (uncountable)

1. A perennial plant of the genus Asparagus, grown for its edible shoots.

Sample sentence: The farmers harvest the asperge shoots early in the morning for the best flavor.

Verb (transitive)

1. To sprinkle or wash with water, especially as part of religious rites.

Sample sentence: The priest will asperge the congregation with holy water during the ceremony.

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