Asparagus (noun)

1. A perennial plant of the lily family, which is cultivated for its edible young shoots.
2. A vegetable that is grown for its young shoots which are used for food.

Origin:

Late middle english: via old french from late latin asparagus, from greek asparagos.

Examples:

1. She cooked the asparagus for dinner.
2. The asparagus was paired with a lemon butter sauce.
3. The market had fresh asparagus for sale.
4. Asparagus is a good source of vitamins and minerals.
5. The asparagus was grilled to perfection.