rutabaga

• Substantivo que designa a raiz tuberosa grande e amarelada de uma planta da família das crucíferas, usada como alimento; também designa a própria planta.

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.

   Raiz comestível

   • 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.

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2. Cruciferous plantB2formal

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

   Planta crucífera

   • 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.

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