Plural form of crosne; multiple knobby root vegetables with a sweet, nutty flavor.
Direct plural of 'crosne,' maintaining the French place-name origin. The plural form is used identically in both singular and plural contexts in English.
Because crosnes look so unusual and bumpy, medieval gardeners thought they were almost alien—they're actually one of the few vegetables that became rarer rather than more popular over time.
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