aromatic vegetable

noun

Any vegetable used as a flavor base for cooking, usually by sweating or sautéeing. Carrots, onions, garlic, peppers, and celery are often used for this purpose.

Meanings

nounaromatic vegetable (plural aromatic vegetables)

plural aromatic vegetables

  1. Any vegetable used as a flavor base for cooking, usually by sweating or sautéeing. Carrots, onions, garlic, peppers, and celery are often used for this purpose.
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