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Spain Aspa, Nyköping, a village in Nyköping Municipality, Sweden Aspa (river), a river in Russia Aspa (gastropod), a genus of gastropods ASPA (disambiguation)
Aspa
Topics referred to by the same term
ASPA may refer to: Allocation de Solidarité aux Personnes Agées American Service-Members' Protection Act American Society for Public Administration American
ASPA
Spanish footballer (born 1987)
Iago Aspas Juncal (Galician pronunciation: [iˈaɣʊ ˈaspɐs]; born 1 August 1987) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a striker for and captains
Iago_Aspas
Finnish one-man black metal band
from Lahti, formed in 1998 by Mikko Aspa. Aspa cites Darkthrone, Burzum, Beherit and Bathory as key influences. Aspa is also currently involved in many
Clandestine_Blaze
US federal law
The American Service-Members' Protection Act (ASPA), known as the Hague Invasion Act (Title 2 of Pub. L. 107–206 (text) (PDF), H.R. 4775, 116 Stat. 820
American Service-Members' Protection Act
American_Service-Members'_Protection_Act
Topics referred to by the same term
Aspas may refer to: Iago Aspas (born 1987), Spanish footballer Jonathan Aspas (born 1982), Spanish footballer Aspås, a locality in Krokom Municipality
Aspas
Last pre-Islamic Iranian empire (224–651 AD)
This article contains special characters. Without proper rendering support, you may see question marks, boxes, or other symbols. The Sasanian Empire (/sə
Sasanian_Empire
Příbram. It started producing automobiles in 1924 under the brand name, ASPA. Production ended in 1929. The first model was powered by the four-cylinder
ASPA_(car)
Protected science area in Antarctica
An Antarctic Specially Protected Area (ASPA) is an area on the continent of Antarctica, or on nearby islands, which is protected by scientists and several
Antarctic Specially Protected Area
Antarctic_Specially_Protected_Area
Locality in Jämtland, Sweden
Aspås (from Old Norse Öspáss 'aspen ridge') is a locality situated in Krokom Municipality, Jämtland County, Sweden with 375 inhabitants in 2010. "Tätorternas
Aspås
Finnish artist (1870–1946)
Georg Sigurd Wettenhovi-Aspa[needs IPA] (born. Wetterhoff-Asp, 7 May 1870 – 18 February 1946) was a Finnish multiartist: painter, sculptor, writer, and
Sigurd_Wettenhovi-Aspa
The Cultural Diversity Award Under the Patronage of UNESCO, known simply as the Cultural Diversity Award, is an award category of the annual Asia Pacific
Cultural Diversity Award (UNESCO)
Cultural_Diversity_Award_(UNESCO)
Grand Master of the Knights Hospitaller (1188–1190)
Armengol de Aspa (died after April 1191), also known as Hermangard d'Asp, was the ninth Grand Master of the Knights Hospitaller, holding the office from
Armengol_de_Aspa
Civil parish in Algarve, Portugal
composition influences the relief of the area. At 157 meters high, Torre de Aspa is a viewpoint on the western side of Vila do Bispo, which offers a panoramic
Sagres_(Vila_do_Bispo)
95th season of La Liga
UNHCR Sleeves: Ambilight TV Shorts: None Celta Vigo Claudio Giráldez Iago Aspas Hummel Estrella Galicia List Side: None Back: Abanca Sleeves: None Shorts:
2025–26_La_Liga
American nonprofit organization
American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) is a membership association of almost 10,000 professionals in the United States sponsoring conferences
American Society for Public Administration
American_Society_for_Public_Administration
Italian composer
Mario Aspa (17 October 1797 – 14 December 1868) was an Italian composer. He composed over 40 operas, the most successful of which were Paolo e Virginia
Mario_Aspa
Neurodegenerative disorder
families with two parental carriers. Canavan disease is caused by a defective ASPA gene which is responsible for the production of the enzyme aspartoacylase
Canavan_disease
Genus of gastropods
nodulous at the angles. Species within the genus Aspa include: Aspa marginata (Gmelin, 1791) The genus Aspa is known in the fossil record from the Miocene
Aspa_(gastropod)
Municipality in Catalonia, Spain
Aspa (Catalan pronunciation: [ˈaspa]) is a village in the province of Lleida and autonomous community of Catalonia, Spain. It has a population of 233
Aspa,_Spain
River in Perm Krai, Russia
The Aspa (Russian: Аспа) is a river in Perm Krai, Russia, a left tributary of Iren, which in turn is a tributary of Sylva. The river is 51 kilometres (32 mi)
Aspa_(river)
de solidarité aux personnes âgées (solidarity allowance for the elderly) (ASPA) is a French state pension for elderly people, whether former employees or
Allocation de solidarité aux personnes âgées
Allocation_de_solidarité_aux_personnes_âgées
Brazilian footballer (born 1992)
September 2019. "Casemiro a Real hero, Messi inspires Barca, Atleti joy, Aspas' derby delight". ESPN. 20 March 2017. Retrieved 28 September 2019. Terroba
Casemiro
is the first level of the first pillar of the French pension system. The ASPA is a monthly benefit paid to low-income seniors, whether or not they are
Pensions_in_France
Norwegian family
Aspa is the collective name of both the farm and the group of interrelated Norwegian families of noble origins in Møre og Romsdal, a fylke (county) in
Aspa_family
Special award of the Asia Pacific Screen Awards
The Asia Pacific Screen Award Jury Grand Prize is presented at the discretion of the jury. The winners of this award are "This Award-Winning Film will
APSA_Jury_Grand_Prize
National relationship with the ICC
restricted under ASPA were not affected by the 2006 waivers or the ASPA amendment. On October 17, 2006, Bush signed into law an amendment to ASPA as part of
United States and the International Criminal Court
United_States_and_the_International_Criminal_Court
Spanish footballer (born 1982)
Jonathan Aspas Juncal (born 28 February 1982) is a Spanish former professional footballer. Mainly a right midfielder, he could also appear as a right-back
Jonathan_Aspas
Association football club in Spain
23 May 2026 Most league goals: 202, Iago Aspas (2008–2013, 2015–present) Most La Liga goals: 168, Iago Aspas (2012–2013, 2015–present) Most goals in a
RC_Celta_de_Vigo
Beninese football club
2011: First Round Raimi Kola Jean Marc Nobilo Alain Gaspoz (2009–) "#842 – ASPA Cotonou : les Portuaires" (in French). footnickname. 9 October 2022. v t
ASPAC_FC
Species of gastropod
Aspa marginata is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Bursidae, the frog shells. Shells of Aspa marginata can reach a size
Aspa_marginata
Spanish footballer
26 September 2021. Retrieved 27 May 2024. "Aspas y Thierry se lucen en el festival de fin de curso" [Aspas and Thierry shine in the season-ending festival]
Yoel_Lago
Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom
Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (c. 14), sometimes referred to as ASPA, is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom passed in 1986, which
Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986
Animals_(Scientific_Procedures)_Act_1986
Spanish footballer (born 2004)
de heredero de Iago Aspas en el Celta... gracias a la estatura de sus padres" [Fer López was able to forge the crown of Iago Aspas' heir at Celta in Bouzas
Fer_López
Brazilian journalist
presenter of Jornal da Globo and Jornal Hoje. Since 2008, she presented Entre Aspas. Mulher IMPRENSA trophy. carrer solid "Jornal da Globo". Archived from the
Monica_Waldvogel
Spanish acronym ASPA, the bi-regional forum was created upon proposal of the Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, during the I ASPA Summit of Heads
Summit of South American-Arab Countries
Summit_of_South_American-Arab_Countries
Spanish footballer and manager
Luis Milla Aspas (born 12 March 1966) is a Spanish former footballer who played as a defensive midfielder, currently a manager. He represented three clubs
Luis Milla (footballer, born 1966)
Luis_Milla_(footballer,_born_1966)
Ancient Iranian language of the Caucasus
Iranian aspa Shughni Southeastern Iranian vorǰ Balochi Northwestern Iranian asp Kurdî Northwestern Iranian hesp Median Northwestern Iranian aspa Old Persian
Alanic_language
Governmental agency
Archived from the original on 30 September 2017. Retrieved 17 September 2017. (ASPA), Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs (29 January 2015). "Programs & Services"
Health_department
10th Grand Master of the Knights Hospitaller (1190–1192)
master of the Knights Hospitaller from 1190 to 1192, succeeding Armengol de Aspa. He fought at the Battle of Arsuf in 1191 during the Third Crusade. It was
Garnier_de_Nablus
exhibition in 1903, Sigurd Wettenhovi-Aspa and his brother Ragnar Asp were the only two exhibitors. Wettenhovi-Aspa studied art in Denmark, where he was
Free_Exhibitions
Punctuation mark with various forms
das aspas". Ciberdúvidas da Língua Portuguesa (in Portuguese). Archived from the original on 9 December 2016. Retrieved 23 December 2016. "As aspas em
Quotation_mark
Spanish football club
– Group 2. A Xunqueira (1977–2009) O Casal (2009–) Jonathan Aspas Iago Aspas Aitor Aspas Cristóbal juncal Javi Nogueira Fran Palmás David Chapela Moaña
CD_Moaña
Hydrolytic enzyme encoded on human chromosome 17
3.5.1.15, also called aminoacylase II, ASPA and other names) that in humans is encoded by the ASPA gene. ASPA catalyzes the deacylation of N-acetyl-l-aspartate
Aspartoacylase
Spanish footballer
Vigo. 21 July 2023. Retrieved 27 May 2024. "Aspas y Thierry se lucen en el festival de fin de curso" [Aspas and Thierry shine in the season-ending festival]
Javi_Rueda
Historical banner and battle flag
Cross of Burgundy (French: Croix de Bourgogne; Spanish: Cruz de Borgoña/Aspa de Borgoña; German: Burgunderkreuz; Italian: Croce di Borgogna; Dutch: Bourgondisch
Cross_of_Burgundy
Fictional company in the Spriggan manga series
YAMA, turning its personnel against Yu and an ARCAM Special Private Army (ASPA) raiding party. ARCAM Mt. Ararat Research Facility - Created by ARCAM in
ARCAM_Corporation
Antarctic lake
Map of Antarctic Specially Protected Area ASPA 126 Byers Peninsula featuring Naiad Lake
Naiad_Lake
Village in Fars province, Iran
Aspas (Persian: اسپاس) is a village in, and the capital of, Aspas Rural District of Sedeh District, Eqlid County, Fars province, Iran. At the time of
Aspas,_Fars
Eighth Grand Master of the Knights Hospitaller
successors were two interim masters, William Borrel and then Armengol de Aspa, before Garnier of Nablus was selected in 1190. Roger de Moulins was little
Roger_de_Moulins
Set of historic runestones in Sweden
The Runestones at Aspa are a set of four runestones located at Aspa, about six kilometers north of Runtuna, Södermanland, Sweden, where a road has passed
Runestones_at_Aspa
Season Championship ASPAS Cup Drivers' Champion Car Teams' Champion Drivers' Champion Car Teams' Champion 2008 Vladimir Semyonov ArtTech F24 ArtLine Engineering
Russian Formula Three Championship
Russian_Formula_Three_Championship
Political magazine in Denmark (1876–1921)
One of the cartoonists contributed to the magazine was Sigurd Wettenhovi-Aspa whose caricatures were mostly about the Russian Empire and Nicholas II. List
Ravnen
Iranian ethnic group
literally means "horsemen", "horse breeders", or "cavalrymen" (from aśva or aspa, the Sanskrit and Avestan words for "horse"). This view was propounded by
Pashtuns
Servicemembers' Protection Act (ASPA), which was signed into law on August 2, 2002; the "overriding purpose of the ASPA was to inhibit the U.S. government
States parties to the Rome Statute
States_parties_to_the_Rome_Statute
1991 international treaty on environmental regulation in Antarctica
Areas (ASPAs), Antarctic Specially Managed Areas (ASMAs), and Historic Sites and Monuments (HSMs). An Antarctic Specially Protected Area (ASPA) is a terrestrial
Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty
Protocol_on_Environmental_Protection_to_the_Antarctic_Treaty
Indian cinematographer
Tamil Apsara Award - Won for Best Cinematography Asia Pacific Cine Awards (ASPA) - Nominated for Best Cinematography Khatta Meetha Hindi 2011 Ra.One 9th
V._Manikandan
Canadian actor, comedian, and writer
from the original on September 27, 2007. Retrieved 2007-01-07. Zoë Druick; Aspa Kotsopoulos (August 1, 2008). Programming Reality: Perspectives on English-Canadian
Brent_Butt
Academic discipline; implementation or management of policy
Society for Public Administration (ASPA), the leading professional group for public administration, was founded in 1939. ASPA sponsors the journal Public Administration
Public_administration
have women assigned to their crew. Initially constructed as the trawler Aspa Quarto in 1965, the ship was acquired by the Canadian Forces in 1975 and
HMCS_Cormorant_(ASL_20)
1961 film by Anthony Mann
the rights to a rival biographical film developed by Cesáreo González's Aspa Films, making the film an Italian co-production. On a $7 million budget,
El_Cid_(film)
Active volcanic island in the South Shetland archipelago
PMID 41558451. "ASPA 140: Parts of Deception Island, South Shetland Islands". Secretariat of the Antarctic Treaty. Retrieved 1 June 2026. "ASPA 145: Port Foster
Deception_Island
Weekly students' magazine at Victoria University of Wellington
(2004–2005) Salient is a member of the Aotearoa Student Press Association (ASPA), which has intermittently had a press gallery journalist in the New Zealand
Salient_(magazine)
Getafe CF 2023–24 football season
8 October 2023 9 Celta Vigo 2–2 Getafe Vigo 18:30 CEST (UTC+2) Aspas 14' Bamba 24' Larsen 42' Beltrán 53' Report Mayoral 2' Duarte 9' 30' Maksimović
2023–24_Getafe_CF_season
Point marking the northwest end of Byers Peninsula in the South Shetland Islands
operations began. The feature is part of the Antarctic Specially Protected Area ASPA 126 Byers Peninsula, situated in one of its restricted zones. The point is
Start Point (Livingston Island)
Start_Point_(Livingston_Island)
Persian minister, counselor to Cambyses II (d. 522 BCE)
Greek representation of the Old Iranian Bahuvrihi compound *Para.wakhsh.aspa, which translates to "one who possesses a croup (-high) horse." . Wiesehöfer
Prexaspes
American attorney and politician (born 1958)
Price Negotiation". August 29, 2023. Retrieved January 19, 2025. Office, ASPA Press (January 17, 2025). "HHS Announces 15 Additional Drugs Selected for
Xavier_Becerra
Internet routing security framework
0/22, but not 10.0.255.0/24. An Autonomous System Provider Authorization (ASPA) states which networks are permitted to appear as direct upstream adjacencies
Resource Public Key Infrastructure
Resource_Public_Key_Infrastructure
Utility helicopter
Armilla AFB. In 2003, the SPAF formed an aerobatic display team, the Patrulla ASPA, which use the type; a typical display involves five EC120s performing complex
Eurocopter_EC120_Colibri
Australian skateboarder
finalist for the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) Sport Performance Awards (ASPA) Male Athlete of the Year in 2022. Woolley competed in the men's park event
Kieran_Woolley
Neurodegenerative disorder
known as Canavan's disease, Van Bogaert-Bertrand type or Aspartoacylase (AspA) deficiency, is a rare autosomal recessive neurodegenerative disorder. It
Spongy degeneration of the central nervous system
Spongy_degeneration_of_the_central_nervous_system
Aerobatics". IronWolfTeam.com. Yenne 1991, p. 34. "Patrulla Aspa – Ejército del Aire". PatrullaAspa.Defensa.gob.es. Spanish Air Force. Retrieved 8 March 2022
List_of_air_display_teams
French black metal band
Deathspell Omega due to their longtime collaboration with Finnish musician Mikko Aspa, who has released National Socialist black metal music under the solo project
Deathspell_Omega
Athletic Bilbao 2025–26 football season
Athletic Bilbao Vigo 16:15 UTC+1 Jutglà 44' Swedberg 48' El-Abdellaoui 55' Aspas 77' Iglesias 90+6' Report N. Williams 65 I.Williams 66' Vivian 87' Stadium:
2025–26 Athletic Bilbao season
2025–26_Athletic_Bilbao_season
Spanish footballer (born 2002)
December 2019. Retrieved 19 September 2020. "La magia de Aspas tumba al Valencia" [The magic of Aspas bring down Valencia] (in Spanish). Diario AS. 19 September
Gabri_Veiga
Ice-free hill in the South Shetland Islands, Antarctica
the east. The feature is part of the Antarctic Specially Protected Area ASPA 126 Byers Peninsula, situated in one of its restricted zones. The hill is
Sàbat_Hill
Legendary tribe from the classical antiquity
sources to Greek, indeed in Early Iranian Arimaspi combines Ariama (love) and aspa (horses). Herodotus or his source seems to have understood the Scythian word
Arimaspi
a member of the Association of Specialized and Professional Accreditors (ASPA). During the 1950s and 1960s many chiropractic governing bodies were attempting
Council on Chiropractic Education – USA
Council_on_Chiropractic_Education_–_USA
Ethnic group
Migrations Internationales 17/3 (2001): 94–95. Rahim, Walid Abdel (2011). ASPA 2011 (PDF) (in Spanish). El Peruano. Orrego Penagos, Juan Luis (2009-07-25)
Arab_Peruvians
Film by Argyris Papadimitropoulos
They’re meant to meet Aspa, his son's mother, beforehand but she ends up going alone, while he takes care of the party food. Aspa tells Chloe Mickey is
Monday_(2020_film)
Research university in Pakistan
the Asia Pacific Quality Network (APQN), Asian Science Park Association (ASPA), ACBSP Global Business Accreditation, The Chemical Society of Pakistan,
University of Management and Technology (Pakistan)
University_of_Management_and_Technology_(Pakistan)
founded in 1925, started producing sawing machines in 1947, now part of ASPA Electro since 2004; all current models manufactured in Asia since about 2008
List_of_sewing_machine_brands
Shah of Iran
romanized: Ṭahmāsb) is a New Persian name, ultimately derived from Old Iranian *ta(x)ma-aspa, meaning "having valiant horses." The name is one of the few instances of
Tahmasp_II
Iranian prophet and spiritual founder of Zoroastrianism
tradition. His father's name means 'possessing gray horses' (with the word aspa meaning 'horse'), while his mother's means 'milkmaid'. According to the tradition
Zoroaster
1978 political agreement between Egypt and Israel
Yugoslavia Multilateral relations African Union Arab League (1964, 1964, 1970) ASPA European Union Union for the Mediterranean Non-Aligned Movement (2nd Summit)
Camp_David_Accords
Spanish television series
in 1999 in favour of Carlos Serrano and Pablo Ibáñez. It was produced by Aspa Vídeo and Acanto Cine & Vídeo. The series premiered on Antena 3 on 8 January
Manos_a_la_obra
Egypt–Palestine border crossing
Yugoslavia Multilateral relations African Union Arab League (1964, 1964, 1970) ASPA European Union Union for the Mediterranean Non-Aligned Movement (2nd Summit)
Rafah_Border_Crossing
Beach in Antarctica
Hill on the east. The beach is part of Antarctic Specially Protected Area ASPA 149 Cape Shirreff and San Telmo Island. The area was visited by early 19th
Yamana_Beach
River in Perm Krai, Russia
(Russian: Ключевка) is a river in Perm Krai, Russia, a right tributary of the Aspa, which in turn is a tributary of the Iren. The river is 11 kilometres (7 mi)
Klyuchyovka
Crusader battle in Syria, 12th century
Knights Hospitaller Commanders and leaders Saladin Az-Zahir Ghazi Armengol de Aspa Strength 6 mangonels Unknown Casualties and losses Unknown Unknown
Siege_of_Sahyun_Castle
Narrow rocky point in the South Shetland Islands, Antarctica
Belene Cove. The feature is part of the Antarctic Specially Protected Area ASPA 126 Byers Peninsula, situated in one of its restricted zones. The point is
Isbul_Point
Celta Vigo 2025–26 football season
loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers) 9 FW ESP Ferran Jutglà 10 FW ESP Iago Aspas (captain) 11 FW ARG Franco Cervi 12 DF ESP Manu Fernández 13 GK ROU Ionuț
2025–26 RC Celta de Vigo season
2025–26_RC_Celta_de_Vigo_season
Canadian television series
The Canadian Encyclopedia. 1931-06-27. Retrieved 2024-06-26. Zoë Druick; Aspa Kotsopoulos (2008). Programming Reality: Perspectives on English-Canadian
Heritage_Minutes
(1907–present) Škoda (1895–present) Tatra (1850–present) Aero (1929–1947) Aspa (1924–1925) Gatter (1926–1937) LIAZ (1951–2002) Stelka (1920–1922) Velorex
List_of_car_brands
Atlético Madrid 2024–25 football season
Normand 67' Giménez 67' Sørloth 81' Report Domínguez 31' Durán 47' Aspas 68' (pen.) Alonso 72' Losada 80' Iglesias 90+3' Stadium: Riyadh Air Metropolitano
2024–25 Atlético Madrid season
2024–25_Atlético_Madrid_season
de Solidarité aux Personnes Agées (solidarity allowance for the elderly) (ASPA) is a French state pension for elderly people, whether or not they are former
Social_security_in_France
Granada CF 2023–24 football season
(UTC+1) Larsen 20', 22' Vázquez 29' Guaita 66' Dotor 70' Ristić 75' Aspas 80' Domínguez 84' Report Gumbau 90+3' Diédhiou 90+4' Stadium: Balaídos
2023–24_Granada_CF_season
Title used in Parthian and Sassanian empires
Aspbad and asppat; literally “commander of the cavalry”, from Old Iranian *aspa-pati-), was a title of Iranian origin used by the Parthian and Sasanian empires
Aspbed
Spanish footballer (born 1986)
scored Spain's fourth penalty but it wasn't enough as teammates Koke and Aspas both had their penalties saved. With new coach Luis Enrique, Ramos retained
Sergio_Ramos
Benfica 2024–25 football season
Friendly Benfica 2–2 Celta de Vigo Águeda, Portugal 19:00 WEST (UTC+1) Pavlidis 13' (pen.), 28' Aspas 70' Durán 74' Stadium: Estádio Municipal de Águeda
2024–25_S.L._Benfica_season
ASPA
ASPA
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from Aspull in Greater Manchester, named from Old English æspe ‘aspen’ + hyll ‘hill’, or from Aspall in Suffolk.
Girl/Female
Greek
Welcome. Famous bearer: Aspasia was a 5th century BC mistress of the Athenian statesman...
Female
Greek
(Ασπασία) Greek name derived from the word aspasios, ASPASIA means "welcome."
Male
Egyptian
, a XXVth dynasty king.
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
An Efficient Horse Rider
Female
Egyptian
, the wife of King Aspalut.
ASPA
ASPA
Boy/Male
Tamil
Sun or brilliant boy
Girl/Female
Hindu
Noble, Secret, Righteous
Boy/Male
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Lord Prince
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Daughter of the Moon
Female
Polish
 Variant spelling of Polish Dyta, DITA means "rich battle." Compare with another form of Dita.
Girl/Female
Latin
From the oat field.
Boy/Male
Norse Teutonic English
Divine bear.
Girl/Female
Tamil
Rose
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Marathi
Rhythmic; A Single Beat; Musical Harmony
Surname or Lastname
English (mainly West Midlands)
English (mainly West Midlands) : occupational name for a peddler or hawker, especially one equipped with a horse and cart, Middle English traunter, traventer (Late Latin travetarius, of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Latin transvehere ‘to convey’).
ASPA
ASPA
ASPA
ASPA
ASPA
n.
An Asiatic burrowing rodent (Siphneus aspalax) resembling the mole rat. It is native of the Altai Mountains.
n.
The acid amide derived from malic acid, as a white crystalline substance metameric with asparagine.
n.
The young and tender shoots of A. officinalis, which form a valuable and well-known article of food.
a.
Pertaining or allied to, or resembling, asparagus; having shoots which are eaten like asparagus; as, asparaginous vegetables.
n.
Asparagine.
n.
Obs. or corrupt forms of Asparagus.
a.
Pertaining to, or derived, asparagine; as, aspartic acid.
n.
A genus of perennial plants belonging to the natural order Liliaceae, and having erect much branched stems, and very slender branchlets which are sometimes mistaken for leaves. Asparagus racemosus is a shrubby climbing plant with fragrant flowers. Specifically: The Asparagus officinalis, a species cultivated in gardens.
n.
Asparagus.
a.
Producing shoots, as asparagus.
n.
A genus of plants of the natural order Leguminosae. The species are chiefly natives of the Cape of Good Hope.
n.
A thorny shrub yielding a fragrant oil.
n.
A delicate trailing plant (Myrsiphyllum asparagoides) much used for decoration. It is a native of the Cape of Good Hope.
n.
A white, nitrogenous, crystallizable substance, C4H8N2O3+H2O, found in many plants, and first obtained from asparagus. It is believed to aid in the disposition of nitrogenous matter throughout the plant; -- called also altheine.
n.
A large North American herb of the genus Phytolacca (P. decandra), bearing dark purple juicy berries; -- called also garget, pigeon berry, pocan, and pokeweed. The root and berries have emetic and purgative properties, and are used in medicine. The young shoots are sometimes eaten as a substitute for asparagus, and the berries are said to be used in Europe to color wine.