Definition of Salsify 1. Edible root of the salsify plant Noun 2. Mediterranean biennial herb with long-stemmed heads of purple ray flowers and milky sap and long edible root; naturalized throughout United States Noun 3. Either of two long roots eaten cooked Noun Synonyms for word "salsify" Semanticaly linked words with "salsify" Hyponims for word "salsify" etymological origin of salsifis [French] is derived from Spanish salsify is derived from black salsify is derived from common salsify is derived from meadow salsify is derived from purple salsify is derived from salsifies is derived from western salsify is derived from yellow salsify