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neep
What does neep mean?
A turnip, specifically the yellow swede served with haggis.
"Ye cannae have haggis withoot neeps and tatties."
Origin
Scots, from Old English 'nǣp' (turnip), from Latin 'napus'.
Frequently asked questions
What is a 'neep'?
A neep is a turnip, specifically the yellow swede traditionally served with haggis.
What are 'neeps and tatties'?
It's the classic Scottish side of mashed turnip (neeps) and mashed potatoes (tatties), served with haggis.
Where does the word 'neep' come from?
From Old English 'nǣp' meaning turnip, which comes from the Latin 'napus'.
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