Săl'si-fy, n.

(Synop., § 130), n. [Fr. salsifis, Sp. salsifi, Pg. sersirim, It. salsifica.] (Bot.) A plant of the genus Tragopogon, having a long, tapering root, of a mild, sweetish taste, like the parsnip, often called the oyster-plant, from its taste when fried. [Written also salsafy.]