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How do you spell Asparagus?

Correct spelling

asparagus

Remember the Greek root: a-SPAR-a-GUS, like 'spar' in the middle

Why is asparagus spelled this way?

From Greek asparagos. The word has been mangled in folk speech for centuries — Shakespeare's contemporaries called it sparrow-grass. The correct spelling preserves the Greek original.

Common misspellings of asparagus

aspargusasperagusasperagousasparagous

Example

Fresh asparagus spears are best when grilled with olive oil and sea salt.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell asparagus?+
The correct spelling is "asparagus". Remember the Greek root: a-SPAR-a-GUS, like 'spar' in the middle
Is it aspargus or asparagus?+
The correct spelling is "asparagus", not "aspargus".

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