rutabaga

noun ru·ta·ba·ga \ˌrü-tə-ˈbā-gə, ˌru̇-, -ˈbe-; ˈrü-tə-ˌ, ˈru̇-\

: a large, yellowish root vegetable that is a type of turnip

Full Definition of RUTABAGA

: a turnip (Brassica napus napobrassica) that usually produces a large yellowish root that is eaten as a vegetable; also : the root

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Swedish dialect rotabagge, from rot root + bagge bag

First Known Use: circa 1791

RUTABAGA Defined for Kids

noun ru·ta·ba·ga \ˈrü-tə-ˌbā-gə\

: a turnip with a large yellow root

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