beetlike

biːtˈlaɪk

Definitions

1. adjective

resembling a beetroot, especially in color

“The beetlike leaves of the amaranth plant added a pop of color to the garden.”

2. noun

a plant or a part of a plant that resembles a beetroot in appearance or color

“The beetlike growths on the stem were actually a type of succulent.”

Synonyms

  • beety
  • radishlike

Antonyms

  • colorless
  • pale