Dandelion Green (Noun)
Meaning 1
The foliage of the dandelion plant.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Dandelion green was a common ingredient in salads and sautéed dishes in my grandmother's kitchen.
- The young dandelion green shoots that grew in the backyard were perfect for making a springtime pesto.
- To prepare the dandelion green for cooking, she would typically blanch it in boiling water to remove the bitterness.
- In some cultures, dandelion green is considered a delicacy and is served as a side dish at special occasions.
- The farmer's market vendor was selling bunches of fresh dandelion green, which I planned to use in a salad that evening.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Edible leaves of the common dandelion collected from the wild; used in salads and in making wine.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.