plural of persistent vegetative state

A condition of patients with severe brain damage in whom coma has progressed to a state of wakefulness without awareness.

(chiefly Britain) the marrow squash

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.

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

food-grade carbon black

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

Alternative spelling of vegetable sulfur

The powdery spores of the club moss (Lycopodium clavatum)

(archaic) pectin