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PASTINACA SATIVA

\pˌastɪnˈakə sˈatɪvə], \pˌastɪnˈakə sˈatɪvə], \p_ˌa_s_t_ɪ_n_ˈa_k_ə s_ˈa_t_ɪ_v_ə]\

Definitions of PASTINACA SATIVA

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
1846 - Medical lexicon: a dictionary of medical science

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a strong-scented plant cultivated for its edible root

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

a strong-scented plant cultivated for its edible root

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

A plant genus of the family APIACEAE. The roots are used as food.

2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

The root is sweet and nutritious and is in esteem as an article of food. It has been used as a diuretic and demulcent in calculous affections, &c.

1846 - Medical lexicon: a dictionary of medical science
By Robley Dunglison

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