turnip
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Noun — A round white or pale root vegetable, related to the cabbage family, cooked and eaten as a vegetable.
How to use turnip
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
Probably from "turn" (perhaps because the round root looks as if it had been shaped on a lathe) combined with an old English word for the plant, related to "neep" and "parsnip".
Full origin of turnip →Frequently asked questions
What does “turnip” mean?
The word “turnip” means a round white or pale root vegetable, related to the cabbage family, cooked and eaten as a vegetable. In plain terms, a pale, round root vegetable often boiled, mashed, or added to stews.
How do you pronounce “turnip”?
“Turnip” is pronounced TUR-nihp (/ˈtɝ.nɪp/ in IPA).
How do you use “turnip” in a sentence?
Here is “turnip” used in a sentence: “She diced the turnip into the stew.”
What part of speech is “turnip”?
“Turnip” is a noun.
Where does the word “turnip” come from?
The word “turnip” comes from Old English. Probably from "turn" (perhaps because the round root looks as if it had been shaped on a lathe) combined with an old English word for the plant, related to "neep" and "parsnip".
How many meanings does “turnip” have?
“Turnip” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a round white or pale root vegetable, related to the cabbage family, cooked and eaten as a vegetable.