Turnip: meaning, definitions and examples

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turnip

 

[ หˆtษœrnษชp ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

vegetable type

A turnip is a root vegetable commonly grown for its edible white flesh and nutrient-rich leaves. It belongs to the Brassica family, which also includes cabbage and broccoli. Turnips can be eaten raw, roasted, or used in soups and stews.

Synonyms

Brassica, rutabaga, swede

Examples of usage

  • I made a delicious turnip salad.
  • She added turnips to the stew for extra flavor.
  • Turnips are rich in vitamins and fiber.
  • He loves roasted turnips as a side dish.

Translations

Translations of the word "turnip" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น nabo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเคฒเคœเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Steckrรผbe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lobak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะตะฟะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rutabaga

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ซใƒ–

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท navet

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ nabo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸalgam

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ˆœ๋ฌด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ูุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kedluben

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ repa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่Šœ่

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ repo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rรณt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั€ะตะฟะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒแƒ แƒฎแƒฃแƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™rษ™vษ™z

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ nabo

Etymology

The term 'turnip' traces its roots back to the Old French word 'ternipe', which itself is derived from the Latin 'tลญrnฤซpฤ“s', composed of 'tลญrnus' (meaning 'to turn') and 'vลญpa' (meaning 'leaf'). The cultivation of turnips dates back thousands of years, particularly in Europe and Asia, where they were a staple food for many ancient civilizations. They were widely consumed in ancient Rome and featured in the diets of medieval Europeans. Over time, turnips became an important crop for farmers due to their versatility and ability to thrive in a variety of soil conditions. Throughout history, the turnip has been recognized not only for its nutritional value but also for its role in agricultural practices, such as crop rotation and livestock feed. Today, it remains a popular vegetable in various cuisines across the globe.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,502, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.