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bistort

bistort

9.8
Young leaves or shoots of the plant that people eat in cooking
  • noun
  • UK
: bistorta
  • The chef added chopped bistort to the soup for a fresh, earthy flavor.

Examples

  • In spring, villagers gathered young bistort leaves to cook in stews and savory puddings.

  • Wild bistort is sometimes foraged and used in traditional regional dishes.

  • I love adding bistort to my salads.

  • Have you tried bistorts in your cooking?

  • In spring, villagers gathered young bistort leaves to use in their traditional soups and stews.

  • The chef added fresh bistort leaves to the salad to enhance its flavor and nutrition.

  • Wild bistort is commonly harvested and served as a nutritious green in various recipes.

Surface Forms

bistort singular
bistorts plural

Etymology

Bistort comes from old parts bi- 'twice' and stort 'twisted', an image of the plant's twisted root. So when people eat the young bistort leaves, the name still connects to the root shape that gave the plant its name.