turnip
Pronunciation:
/ˈtɜː.nɪp//ˈtɜ˞.nɪp/noun
Definitions
The white root of a yellow-flowered plant, Brassica rapa, grown as a vegetable and as fodder for cattle.
The yellow root of a related plant, the swede or Brassica napus.
A large, heavy pocket watch, so called because its profile resembled the vegetable.
verb
Definitions
To plant with turnips.
To feed or graze (livestock) on turnips.