rutabaga

noun

ru·ta·ba·ga ˌrü-tə-ˈbā-gə

ˌru̇-,

-ˈbe-;

ˈrü-tə-ˌbā-,

ˈru̇-,

-ˌbe-

: a turnip (Brassica napus var. napobrassica) that usually produces a large yellowish root that is eaten as a vegetable

also : the root

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Stock up on cold-hardy vegetables like kale, carrots, spinach, rutabaga, daikon, cauliflower, leeks, and parsnips and use them in hearty winter dishes like soups, stews, and casseroles. —

Jillian Kubala, Health, 26 Nov. 2024 This silky, smooth roasted vegetable soup calls on the heroes of the root cellar—namely sweet potatoes, rutabagas, and parsnips. —

Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2024 Larger rutabagas are especially pungent, making smaller rutabagas a better choice for raw consumption. —

Jillian Kubala, Health, 1 Oct. 2024 Hold back on gathering carrots, turnips, rutabagas, beets, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, and kale. —

Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 24 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for rutabaga