West Frisian

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Asparagus officinalis
 
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Etymology

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From Dutch asperge, from Middle French asperge, from Medieval Latin asparagus, sparagus, from Ancient Greek ἀσπάραγος (aspáragos).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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asperzje c (plural asperzjes)

  1. asparagus (Asparagus officinalis)
    Synonyms: blaukop, hinger
  2. asparagus (eaten as a vegetable)

References

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  • asperzje” at Frysker
  • asperzje”, in Wurdboek fan de Fryske taal (in Dutch), 2011