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sparrowgrass

/spar-oh-gras, -grahs/US // ˈspær oʊˌgræs, -ˌgrɑs //UK // (ˈspærəʊˌɡrɑːs) //

雀麦草,雀梅草,雀巢草,雀稗

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    Informal.

    • : asparagus.

Examples

  • Look at old Pedro and Philippa over there, setting out that stuff that looks like sparrowgrass.

  • Mrs. Sparrowgrass and I have concluded to try it once more; we are going to give the country another chance.

  • "Now," said I to Mrs. Sparrowgrass, "we shall have fresh fish to-morrow for breakfast," and went out to set it.

  • Besides, Mrs. Sparrowgrass had bought a rattle when she was in Philadelphia; such a rattle as watchmen carry there.

  • If ever I felt angry at anybody it was at myself for putting up those bars to please Mrs. Sparrowgrass.