n. [ F. carotte, fr. L. carota; cf. Gr. &unr_; ] 1. (Bot.) An umbelliferous biennial plant (Daucus Carota), of many varieties. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. The esculent root of cultivated varieties of the plant, usually spindle-shaped, and of a reddish yellow color. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Like a carrot in color or in taste; -- an epithet given to reddish yellow hair, etc. [ 1913 Webster ]