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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Etymology
Origin of beetroot
Example Sentences
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Beetroot is especially rich in nitrate, but it is not the only option.
From Science Daily • May 25, 2026
Beetroot stores well throughout the winter so they tend not to be subject to shortages.
From BBC • Mar. 3, 2023
Their final collaboration of the five-week-long, action-packed mini season sees them teaming up with the no-nonsense Adventures In The Beetroot Field crew for a hectic last hurrah.
From The Guardian • Mar. 19, 2011
In 1888 a society was formed in London called the Beetroot Sugar Association for clearing bargains in beetroot sugar.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 4 "Cincinnatus" to "Cleruchy" by Various
Beetroot is also grown to a limited extent for the manufacture of sugar.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 1 "Edwardes" to "Ehrenbreitstein" by Various
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