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turnip

/ˈtɜː.nɪp/

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noun

/ˈtɜː.nɪp/B1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее широко культивируемое растение с крупным, мясистым, съедобным корнеплодом, обычно белого или жёлтого цвета, относящееся к семейству капустных.

A noun referring to a widely cultivated plant with a large, fleshy, edible root that is typically white or yellow, belonging to the mustard family.

  1. Edible root vegetableA2formalculinary

    A widely cultivated plant with a large, fleshy, edible white or yellow root, often used in cooking.

    ruРепа

    • She added diced turnip to the stew for extra flavor.
    • Turnips are a common ingredient in traditional winter soups.
    • The farmer harvested a large crop of turnips this season.
  2. Mustard family rootB1formalscientific

    The root of any of several members of the mustard family, known for its pungent taste and nutritional value.

    ruРепа

    • Botanically, the turnip belongs to the Brassicaceae family.
    • Some wild turnip roots are smaller but more flavorful.
    • The turnip's scientific name is Brassica rapa.
Forms
  • turnips plural form
  • turnips' possessive plural form
  • turnip's possessive singular form