turnip
noun/ˈtɜːnɪp/
/ˈtɜːrnɪp/
[countable, uncountable]- a round white, or white and purple, root vegetableTopics Foodc2
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- (Scottish English) (British English swede, North American English rutabaga)a large round yellow root vegetable
Word Originmid 16th cent.: first element of unknown origin + neep.
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