rareripe – Originally simply a fruit or vegetable that ripened early. More…
fruit, vegetable – Fruit is the name given to those plants that have an ovary used for food; vegetable is the name given to a large category of herbaceous plants with parts used for food. More…
sauerbraten, sauerkraut – In German, sauerbraten is literally “sour roast meat,” and sauerkraut is “sour cabbage or vegetable.” More…
sweet potato, yam – The sweet potatoes and yams sold in most stores are the same vegetable—sweet potatoes are inside every mislabeled yam can; true yams are not sold anywhere except a handful of specialty grocers. More…