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(1):

(n.) A genus of perennial plants belonging to the natural order Liliaceae, and having erect much branched stems, and very slender branchlets which are sometimes mistaken for leaves. Asparagus racemosus is a shrubby climbing plant with fragrant flowers. Specifically: The Asparagus officinalis, a species cultivated in gardens.

(2):

(n.) The young and tender shoots of A. officinalis, which form a valuable and well-known article of food.

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Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Asparagus'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​a/asparagus.html. 1828.
 
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