sunroot

plural sunroots

1. countableuncountableSynonym of Jerusalem artichoke (tuber).

   The sunroot contains a number of indigestible carbohydrates that cause flatulence in susceptible individuals.

   2010, Myles H. Bader, The Wizard of Food's Encyclopedia of Kitchen & Cooking Secrets

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   Sunroot also has the benefit of being naturally sweet, so it doesn't need sugar added to it in a lot of recipes.

   2018, Peter Sagan, My World

   Synonyms: Jerusalem artichoke

2. countableuncountableSynonym of Jerusalem artichoke (plant or species).

   Sunroots almost always produce so abundantly that variety sharing is possible after the first year.

   1995, C. E. Voigt, Vegetable Gardening in the Midwest, page 80

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   Cultivating your own sunroots is easy! — a lot easier, in fact, than getting rid of this perennial sunflower once it's become established.

   1994, Monthly Bulletin - Volumes 65-69, page 67

   Synonyms: Jerusalem artichoke