Meaning of beet in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /bit/

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  1. Noun

    beet

    Etymology

    Old English bēte, of West Germanic origin, from Latin beta, perhaps of Celtic origin; related to Dutch beet and German Bete

    Definitions

    1. biennial Eurasian plant usually having a swollen edible root

    Examples

    • « widely cultivated as a food crop »
  2. 2. round red root vegetable

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