turnip

noun/ˈtɜrnɪp/

Frequency rank: #15,219 most common English word

Meaning

A round root vegetable with white or purple skin, commonly eaten cooked.

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Example sentence

My grandmother roasted turnip with carrots and potatoes for dinner.

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