1
a
: either of two biennial herbs of the mustard family with thick edible roots:
(1)
: one (Brassica rapa var. rapa) with globular often flattened roots and leaves that are cooked as a vegetable
(2)
: rutabaga
b
: the root of a turnip
2
: a large pocket watch
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Adding parsnips and turnips to the recipe gives the dish a subtle earthy flavor that perfectly complements the savory chicken.
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025
Highlights here include handmade pork and shrimp siu mai, Cantonese sticky rice with pork and mushrooms, turnip cake, barbecue pork buns, soup dumplings and shrimp rice rolls.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 23 Oct. 2025
Rutabaga Rutabaga is a cross between a cabbage and a turnip.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 23 Oct. 2025
Raw turnips can also be grated and used as a garnish.
—Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 20 Oct. 2025
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025
Highlights here include handmade pork and shrimp siu mai, Cantonese sticky rice with pork and mushrooms, turnip cake, barbecue pork buns, soup dumplings and shrimp rice rolls.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 23 Oct. 2025
Rutabaga Rutabaga is a cross between a cabbage and a turnip.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 23 Oct. 2025
Raw turnips can also be grated and used as a garnish.
—Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 20 Oct. 2025
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“Turnip.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turnip. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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