turnip

/ˈtɜrnɪp/
noun
  1. A round, white or purple vegetable that grows underground and is eaten cooked or raw.
    • Turnips are often roasted with carrots and potatoes.
    • She added chopped turnip to the stew for extra flavor.
    • The farmer pulled a large turnip from the soil.
  2. The plant that produces this vegetable, with green leaves that are also edible.
    • The turnip leaves can be cooked like spinach.
    • The turnip grew quickly in the cool weather.
    • He planted turnips in the garden in early spring.
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