Salsify

(n.) 1. a herb that sounds like a verb
Tragopogon porrifolius / oyster plant
(tasty roots, vigorous weed)
2. a good name for a poem

(proper n.) 1. one of many corporations / capitalist mechanisms
pretending to care and using way too many acronyms;
vigorous
2. a good name for a poem, book, band or album (once used)
eg here

(v.) 1. the act of making things more dancey (Latin vibes)
2. the act of putting salsa on another foodstuff
3. to satisfy (as only a root vegetable can)

(adj.) 1. a brindle pattern, similar to tortoiseshell in cats
eg Why did the salsify kitten cross the road?
Her camouflage worked better in the salsify shadows.

(adv.) also salsifly. 1. slowly, rhythmically,
with obvious satisfaction and elements of Latin verve
eg The kitten salsify ate her dinner, pausing at times
to twerk, relishing every morsel.

This photo: Salsify seeds at Sydney City Farm, taken by Jessica Perini
Main image: Salsify flower from Pexels Free Photos