Collectively, the set of all plants.

plural of vegetable lamb

(mythology) A legendary plant believed to grow sheep from its branches.

(chiefly Britain) the marrow squash

food-grade carbon black

Any oil produced from plants, such as olive oil and corn oil, mostly used for cooking.

The powdery spores of the club moss (Lycopodium clavatum)

Alternative spelling of vegetable sulfur

The nutlike seed of the South American tagua palm, used to make small items such as buttons.

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.