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beet

Pronunciation: /biːt/

The English word “beet” has 5 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. Beta vulgaris, a plant with a swollen root which is eaten or used to make sugar.
  2. A beetroot; a swollen root of such a plant used as a culinary vegetable.

verb

  1. To improve; to mend.
  2. To kindle a fire.
  3. To rouse.

Etymology

From Middle English bete, from Old English bēte, from Latin bēta, possibly of Celtic origin.

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