What's the difference between asparagus and sparage?
Asparagus
Definition:
(n.) A genus of perennial plants belonging to the natural order Liliaceae, and having erect much branched stems, and very slender branchlets which are sometimes mistaken for leaves. Asparagus racemosus is a shrubby climbing plant with fragrant flowers. Specifically: The Asparagus officinalis, a species cultivated in gardens.
(n.) The young and tender shoots of A. officinalis, which form a valuable and well-known article of food.
Example Sentences:
(1) Asparagusate had practically no effects on other asparagus enzymes.
(2) A gradual decrease in the number of viable L. monocytogenes cells was observed in juice and sauce held at 21 degrees C. In contrast, the organism died rapidly when suspended in commercial tomato ketchup at 5 and 21 degrees C. Unlike low-acid raw salad vegetables such as lettuce, broccoli, asparagus, and cauliflower on which we have observed L. monocytogenes grow at refrigeration temperatures, tomatoes are not a good growth substrate for the organism.
(3) Cell wall material (CWM) was prepared from sections of fresh and aerobically-stored asparagus (Asparagus officinalis, L. cv.
(4) After eating home-preserved asparagus, a 33-year-old man presented with internal and external ophthalmoplegia, bilateral facial nerve palsies, and descending muscle weakness culminating in a sudden respiratory arrest.
(5) In the arid Ica region where Peruvian asparagus production is concentrated, this thirsty export vegetable has depleted the water resources on which local people depend.
(6) The Ned Waihopai River Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand (£9.99, Waitrose ; Majestic ) There's all the pungent verdant grass-and-gooseberry of classic Kiwi sauvignon here to match with asparagus, plus the generosity of fruit and limey acidity that will work just as well with a mildly spicy and herby Vietnamese or Thai stir-fry.
(7) Asparagusate strongly inhibited lipoyl dehydrogenase, glutamate dehydrogenase, and isocitrate dehydrogenase [EC 1.1.1.42] from animal sources, in competition with the corresponding substrate.
(8) Asparagusate inhibited lipoyl dehydrogenase [EC 1.6.4.3] from asparagus and lettuce competitively with respect to lipoate.
(9) Drinking water in dappled forest shade, Boban points to wild asparagus growing by the roadside.
(10) Photograph: Tamin Jones for the Guardian 1 Fred's asparagus: heat a griddle pan or frying pan, and cook the asparagus over a low flame .
(11) The plotting emerged from my own skipping, stumbling life as a just-out gay man in San Francisco, that veritable asparagus garden of carnal delights.
(12) The menu was diplomatic: rind de bouillon with vegetables and pancake stripes, asparagus with veal schnitzel, followed by strawberries and ice cream and cheese and grapes, along with German wines.
(13) A liquid chromatographic method is presented for the determination of the phenylurea herbicide diuron and its major metabolite, 3,4-dichloroaniline in asparagus.
(14) Many Germans don't like the sight of wind turbines, which are called "asparagus."
(15) A family friend was recently diagnosed with breast cancer, and is convinced asparagus juice is going to save her.
(16) wt) reacted strongly with asparagus pea lectin-peroxidase conjugate indicating the presence of fucosyl residues.
(17) However the Kiwis decided to include some local touches – including scenes of asparagus rolls being vigorously constructed, cupcake dusting and, right at the end, the New Zealand Swift being helped off the floor by her granddaughter.
(18) MSU-43097 (ATCC 53803), isolated from a potted soil containing asparagus (Asparagus officinalis L.) plants.
(19) Add the asparagus, garlic and wild garlic and saute over a medium heat for 2 minutes, then reduce the heat.
(20) Asparagus pea lectin and Bandeireae simplicifolia I isolectin B4 did not.