Full Definition of PARSNIP. : a Eurasian biennial herb (Pastinaca sativa) of the carrot family with large pinnate leaves and yellow flowers that is cultivated for its long tapered edible root which is cooked as a vegetable; also: the root.See parsnip defined for English-language learners.See parsnip defined for kids.efinition of PARSNIP for Kids. : the long white root of a garden plant that is cooked as a vegetable.
Obatala. ObatalÃ¡ (also spells Obbatala or Obatala) is the eldest of the orishas in Santeria and king of the religion in orun (heaven). He is also the father of many of the orishas and as such is given great respect and deference by the other orishas in matters of great importance. He also acts as the â¦ View page Â»
According to tradition, in the 13th century the Edo banished their king for misrule and appealed to Prince Oranmiyan, son of the god Oduduwa and leader of the kingdom of Ife, to help them. Oranmiyan went to Benin and fathered a son, Eweka, who is considered the first oba, or king, of Benin.