Part of speech Noun
Phonetic transcription /sal'si.fi/
Translation options into English Salsify / Oyster plant
Meaning Salsify refers to a plant of the genus Tragopogon, commonly known as oyster plant. In Spanish, it is used to describe a plant that has long, thin, edible roots with a slightly oyster-like flavor. It is more commonly used in written contexts than oral speech.
Example sentences 1. Me encanta cocinar salsifí al horno con mantequilla y hierbas. I love cooking oyster plant in the oven with butter and herbs. 2. El salsifí es un vegetal subestimado pero delicioso. Salsify is an underrated yet delicious vegetable.
Idiomatic expressions Salsifí is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions in Spanish.
Etymology The word "salsifí" comes from the Latin "sal signum," a reference to the purple flowers of this plant.
Synonyms and Antonyms - Synonyms: Barbón, ostra vegetal, tragopogón - Antonyms: Lechuga, zanahoria, tomate