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
Etymology
Origin of beetroot
Example Sentences
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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
Justification enough, I thought, to enjoy my duck breast with beetroot and Malabar pepper to the fullest.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 24, 2025
He recalls trying to serve her a diet of carrot and beetroot juice, as well as vegan food - which she was not impressed with.
From BBC • Dec. 10, 2023
He was constantly crying and "just became a massive beetroot", swelling up and turning red, said Ray.
From BBC • Oct. 11, 2023
Bod put a lump of beetroot into his mouth and started to chew.
From "The Graveyard Book" by Neil Gaiman
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