beetroot
Americannoun
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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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
As if California were to suddenly become akin to Enver Hoxha’s Albania and Brin would be forced to take meals of beetroot and groats in the collective’s cafeteria.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 1, 2026
The findings do not mean beetroot juice is a replacement for medication or other proven ways to manage blood pressure.
From Science Daily ● May 25, 2026
The most popular dishes are the $39 chicken paillard and a $32 rainbow salad with cauliflower, carrot and beetroot.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 9, 2026
“Isolde,” he answered softly, his guard down, and went red as a beetroot.
From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein
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
Vacuum-packed, cooked, peeled beetroots are an affordable option and save you time and energy in cooking them.
From BBC ● Mar. 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
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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