rutabaga

• Légume-racine volumineux, généralement à chair jaune, issu d'une plante crucifère et souvent utilisé dans l'alimentation.

A noun referring to a large, yellow root vegetable from a cruciferous plant, commonly used as food.

1. Edible root vegetableB1formalculinary

   A large, round, yellow-fleshed root vegetable with a slightly sweet and earthy flavor, often used in cooking.

   Rutabaga (légume-racine)

   • She mashed the rutabaga with butter and cream for a side dish.
   • Rutabaga is a common ingredient in hearty winter stews.
   • He roasted the rutabaga with carrots and parsnips.

   Synonymesswede

2. Cruciferous plantB2formal

   A plant of the mustard family, grown for its thick, bulbous, edible yellow root.

   chou-navet ou rutabaga

   • The farmer harvested the rutabaga plants in late autumn.
   • Rutabaga is a hardy cruciferous vegetable that thrives in cool climates.
   • The leaves of the rutabaga plant are also edible.

   Synonymesswede