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beet

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/bɨtɨˈʁabɐ/be·ter·ra·ba

Definition

1

A plant of the family Chenopodiaceae (Beta vulgaris), cultivated for its fleshy, edible root, typically red or purple in colour.

Usage examples

Beetroot is often used in salads.
The juice from red beets can stain.

Synonyms