Swedish turnip

noun

1. rutabaga.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Swedish turnip¹

First recorded in 1800–10; so called because introduced into Great Britain from Sweden

Example Sentences

We see something of the same kind even in our domestic varieties, as in the thickened stems of the common and swedish turnip.

From Project Gutenberg

The seeds are larger than those of the Ruta-baga, or Swedish Turnip, but in other respects not distinguishable.

From Project Gutenberg