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turnip

UK/'tә:nip/US
C2

Definitions

n.

A round white or yellow root vegetable grown for food and animal fodder

芜菁,萝卜

Root Breakdown

Native English
turnipother
=turnip

Common Collocations

  • 1.mashed turnip芜菁泥
  • 2.turnip soup芜菁汤
  • 3.turnip greens芜菁叶
  • 4.roasted turnip烤芜菁

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She added diced turnip to the stew for extra flavor and texture.

  • 2.

    Turnips were a staple food for peasants throughout medieval Europe.

  • 3.

    The farmer grew turnips not only for his family but also as fodder for his cattle.

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