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
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
It consisted of large lumps of raw onion, beetroot, and tomato, all in a thick vinegary dressing.
From "The Graveyard Book" by Neil Gaiman
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
Trim the beetroots but do not peel them.
From The Guardian ● Aug. 20, 2017
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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