noun
udo
OO-doh
Udo (noun) means Japanese spikenard, a tall Asian plant whose blanched young shoots are eaten as a vegetable. Example: “The chef shaved raw udo into thin strips for the salad.”
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Japanese spikenard, a tall Asian plant whose blanched young shoots are eaten as a vegetable.
"The chef shaved raw udo into thin strips for the salad."
How to use udo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn Asian vegetable plant related to ginseng, valued for its crisp, mild-tasting stalks.
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Etymology
Borrowed from the Japanese name for the plant.
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What does “udo” mean?
The word “udo” means japanese spikenard, a tall Asian plant whose blanched young shoots are eaten as a vegetable. In plain terms, an Asian vegetable plant related to ginseng, valued for its crisp, mild-tasting stalks.
How do you pronounce “udo”?
“Udo” is pronounced OO-doh (/ˈuː.dəʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “udo” in a sentence?
Here is “udo” used in a sentence: “The chef shaved raw udo into thin strips for the salad.”
What part of speech is “udo”?
“Udo” is a noun.
Where does the word “udo” come from?
The word “udo” comes from Japanese. Borrowed from the Japanese name for the plant.
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