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TURNIP
Plant, Vegetable, Turnip, Insult Seona Anderson 29/09/2024 Plant, Vegetable, Turnip, Insult Seona Anderson 29/09/2024

TURNIP

TURNIP: I had rather be set quick i' th' earth and bowled to death with turnips. Anne finds an vegetable based rejection comparison for an unwanted suitor.

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BEAN
Plants, Bean, Vegetable Seona Anderson 28/07/2024 Plants, Bean, Vegetable Seona Anderson 28/07/2024

BEAN

Shakespeare Species Bean: peas and beans here are as dank as a dog. Beans were a major foodstuff for many people in Shakespeare’s world.

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ONION
Plant, Garden Plants, Vegetable, Onion Seona Anderson 17/06/2024 Plant, Garden Plants, Vegetable, Onion Seona Anderson 17/06/2024

ONION

Shakespeare Species Onion: Mine eyes smell onions. I shall weep anon. Onions were widely grown as vegetables and Shakespeare refers to Onions making your eyes water on several occasions.

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PEAS
Plant, Garden Plants, Peas, Vegetable Seona Anderson 01/06/2024 Plant, Garden Plants, Peas, Vegetable Seona Anderson 01/06/2024

PEAS

Shakespeare Species Quote of the Day, PEAS: I had rather have a handful or two of dried peas. Peas were a fundamental foodstuff for humans and animals in Shakespeare’s world & were celebrated in art.

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LEEK
Plants, Vegetable, Food, Leek Seona Anderson 01/03/2024 Plants, Vegetable, Food, Leek Seona Anderson 01/03/2024

LEEK

Shakespeare Species Quote of the Day, LEEK: And I do believe your Majesty takes no scorn to wear the leek on Saint Tavy’s Day.

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