Pastinake

parsnip

noun pas-tee-NAH-keh Rare

Origin: from Latin pastinaca

Usage Note

Pastinake is the pale root vegetable similar to a carrot with a sweeter, nuttier flavour. It was a staple before the potato arrived and is now enjoying a revival in regional German cuisine and farm-to-table cooking.

Examples

"Pastinaken sind eine tolle Zutat für Wintersuppen."

Natural Translation

Parsnips are a great ingredient for winter soups.

Literal Translation

Parsnips are a great ingredient for winter-soups.

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