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vegetable
Definition
A vegetable is a plant part that is eaten as food. It can be the root, stem, leaf, flower, or fruit of a plant.
Some common vegetables include carrots, potatoes, broccoli, lettuce, and tomatoes. Vegetables are a good source of vitamins, minerals, and fibre.
How can the word be used?
The vegetable garden was full of tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers.
Different forms of the word
Noun:
- a plant or plant part used as food, typically as a leaf, root, or fruit.
- a person who is physically or mentally inactive.
Adjective: of or relating to a vegetable.
Etymology
The word "vegetable" comes from the Latin word "vegetabilis", which means "to grow".
The first recorded use of the word "vegetable" in English was in the 14th century.
Question
What vegetables can you name?