beetroot

/ˈbi.t͡ʃɹyʔ/

Etymology

From beet + root.

noun

  1. A normally deep-red-colored root vegetable usually cooked or pickled before eating.
  2. The edible part of the root of a beet plant, raw or prepared.

verb

  1. To turn a bright red or purple color.“He straightened up as a spring, beetrooted to the root of his pale hair, and answered wildly, "Ki-Ki-Kan!" I backed prudently towards the door, still keeping that indulgent but firm expression no one sees on the face of warders in lunatic asylums.”