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vegetable-like

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/ˈvɛdʒtəbl laɪk/ · ve-ge-ta-ble-like

having characteristics resembling those of a vegetable.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

having characteristics resembling those of a vegetable.

ایسی خصوصیات رکھنا جو سبزی کی مانند ہوں۔

سبزی نما

sabzi numa

Synonyms

plant-likegreenvegetativeپودے جیساسبزی دارباغیچی

Antonyms

non-vegetableغیر سبزی

Common Collocations

  • vegetable-like texture
  • vegetable-like appearance
  • vegetable-like taste

Example Sentences

The dish had a vegetable-like texture that was very appealing.

اس پکوان کی سبزی نما ساخت بہت دلکش تھی۔

Is pakwan ki sabzi numa sakht bahut dilkash thi.

The artist uses colors that are vegetable-like in nature.

فنکار ایسی رنگینیاں استعمال کرتا ہے جو سبزی نما ہیں۔

Fankaar aisi rangeeniyaan istemal karta hai jo sabzi numa hain.

Some fruits can have a vegetable-like flavor.

بہت سی پھلوں کا ذائقہ سبزی نما ہوسکتا ہے۔

Bahut si phalon ka zaiqa sabzi numa ho sakta hai.

Easily Confused With

vegetable:A vegetable is a specific category of edible plant, while vegetable-like refers to resembling something in characteristics.

💡 Memory Tip

Remember that 'vegetable-like' means resembling a vegetable.

Imagine a plant whose leaves are as edible as a vegetable.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "vegetable" — a plant or part of a plant used as food

First known use: 20th century

The term 'vegetable-like' combines 'vegetable' with 'like', indicating a resemblance to vegetables.