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Word: Turnip
Speech Type: Noun
mid 16th century: first element of unknown origin + neep
ˈtəːnɪp
a round root with white or cream flesh which is eaten as a vegetable and also has edible leaves.
Short Definition:round root with white or cream flesh which is eaten as vegetable and also has edible leaves
the European plant of the cabbage family which produces the turnip.
Short Definition:European plant of cabbage family which produces turnip
a large, thick, old-fashioned watch.
Short Definition:large, thick, old-fashioned watch
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