carrot — a long pointed orange root vegetable
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a long pointed orange root vegetable
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkærət/
Example Sentences
- My mom hid vegetables in my food, but I could always spot the orange carrot pieces!
- The snowman's nose was a perfect carrot until the dog ate it.
- Eating carrots can help improve your eyesight.
carrot
NOUN[/ˈkærət/]
a long pointed orange root vegetable
Orange pointed root vegetable
The parrot earned merit with its carrot!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word carrot derives from Greek karoton, which passed through Latin as carota before arriving at its modern English form. The plant has been documented since ancient times, initially valued more for its medicinal properties than as a culinary staple.
Breakdown
Greek karoton → Latin carota → English carrot. The original Greek root karoton likely refers to the plant's characteristic appearance or growing properties, with the Latin form carota serving as the direct ancestor of the English word.
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📝Examples
“My mom hid vegetables in my food, but I could always spot the orange carrot pieces!”
“The snowman's nose was a perfect carrot until the dog ate it.”
“Eating carrots can help improve your eyesight.”
“She chopped the carrots into small cubes for the soup.”
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