beetroot
Americannoun
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beetroots
plural
noun
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a variety of the beet plant, Beta vulgaris , that has a bulbous dark red root that may be eaten as a vegetable, in salads, or pickled
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the root of this plant
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Etymology
Origin of beetroot
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“The kangaroo’s seasoning is best done using native saltbush; this gives an earthy and balanced seasoning to the protein. The beetroot and balsamic purée is dark, rich, and sharp,” says Bendrau.
From Salon ● Aug. 30, 2026
For every trending supplement, there is an unprocessed, wholefood alternative – from the anti-inflammatory benefits of turmeric, staving off cramp with pickle juice or consumption of high-nitrate foods like beetroot before competition.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
Sumac guinea foul with za’atar beetroot and jeweled cauliflower rice.
From Slate ● Aug. 15, 2026
However, the discovery could prove useful for athletes, many of whom already consume beetroot because dietary nitrate has been shown to support exercise performance.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 15, 2026
Bod put a lump of beetroot into his mouth and started to chew.
From "The Graveyard Book" by Neil Gaiman
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Its rich soil has facilitated high production levels, and the region now cultivates one third of England's vegetables and 20 percent of its potatoes and beetroots.
From Barron's ● Oct. 31, 2025
They usually chose yellow, using onion peel or red, using madder roots or beetroots.
From Salon ● Apr. 3, 2023
Mitchell: While I don’t love beetroots, strawberries are extremely out of season right now, so rustle up what roots you can from the cellar, aye chap?
From The Verge ● Feb. 13, 2021
While the beetroots are cooking, put the butter, oil, lime leaves, ginger and garlic into a small pan on a medium-high heat.
From The Guardian ● Aug. 22, 2020
That’s where I would take the beetroots, turnips, dried mushrooms, and barrels of soured cabbage.
From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys
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