root vegetables
/ˈruːt vɛdʒɪˈteɪbəlz/ · root.veg.e.ta.bles
noun
- The root of a plant used as an edible vegetable, such as the carrot, potato, or onion. The root vegetables in the garden were harvested for the winter soup.
noun
- A group of edible plants whose edible parts are underground, including roots, tubers, and rhizomes. The root vegetables in the salad bar included beets, carrots, and turnips.
noun
- Vegetables that grow underground, often rich in fiber and nutrients. The root vegetables in the stew added a depth of flavor and nutrition.
Did you know? The term 'root vegetables' encompasses a wide variety of plants, including some that are native to different parts of the world, such as the sweet potato, which originated in the Americas.