List of vegetables

List of Vegetables

A List of Vegetables is a comprehensive catalog of various types of vegetables consumed by humans. Vegetables are parts of plants that are consumed by humans or other animals as food. The original meaning is still commonly used and is applied to plants collectively to refer to all edible plant matter, including the flowers, fruits, stems, leaves, roots, and seeds.

Pronunciation

UK: /ˈvɛdʒɪtəbəl/
US: /ˈvɛdʒtəbəl/

Etymology

The word "vegetable" was first recorded in English in the early 15th century. It comes from Old French, and was originally used to describe all types of plant matter, edible or not. The term "vegetable" is somewhat arbitrary, and largely defined through culinary and cultural tradition.

Related Terms

Fruit: The mature ovary of a flowering plant, typically containing seeds.
Herb: Plants with savory or aromatic properties that are used for flavoring and garnishing food, medicinal purposes, or for fragrances.
Legume: A plant in the family Fabaceae, or a fruit or seed of such a plant.
Root vegetable: A plant that is grown for its underground parts.
Leaf vegetable: A plant that is grown for its edible leaves or leafstalks.

List of Common Vegetables

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List of vegetables