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BNC: 19263 COCA: 15232

turnip

1 ENTRIES FOUND:
turnip /ˈtɚnəp/ noun
plural turnips
turnip
/ˈtɚnəp/
noun
plural turnips
Learner's definition of TURNIP
[count, noncount]
: a round, light-colored root of a plant that is eaten as a vegetable
also : the plant that produces such a root芜菁;萝菁;芜菁作物 see color picture on this page
BNC: 19263 COCA: 15232

turnip

noun

tur·​nip ˈtər-nəp How to pronounce turnip (audio)
1
a
: either of two biennial herbs of the mustard family with thick edible roots:
(1)
: one (Brassica rapa rapifera) with globular often flattened roots and leaves that are cooked as a vegetable
(2)
b
: the root of a turnip
2
: a large pocket watch

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Diners at his restaurant, Grey Sweater, eat the turnip—or seared Norwegian scallops, perhaps—with rundown, the Jamaican coconut-milk sauce. Joshua David Stein, WSJ, 22 July 2022 The inside is white and has been compared to a cross between an apple and a turnip. Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 18 June 2022 The humble turnip has a mild enough flavor to take on the starring role in just about any dish, from quick and easy dinner recipes to more complicated gratins and even simple slow cooker recipes. Rebekah Lowin, Country Living, 2 June 2022 The squares are nicely browned and the turnip in the center is soft and a tad gooey, similar to the consistency of good mochi. Jenn Harriscolumnist, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2022 Whereas Italian broccoli rabe is a flowering turnip green belonging to the species Brassica rapa (which also includes turnips, Napa cabbage, and bok choy). Jonathan Kauffman, Bon Appétit, 13 Apr. 2022 Then Chef Alain Verzeroli modified the concept, turning it into a turnip-lobster ravioli. Alyson Sheppard, Robb Report, 7 Apr. 2022 Beets, carrot, turnip and radish seeds are best planted directly into the soil. Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2022 Think aged Sonoma duck with satsuma mandarin and Tokyo turnip with a Pinot Noir made especially for the restaurant by master Sonoma winemaker Bob Cabral. Kathryn Romeyn, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Mar. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English turnepe, probably from turnen to turn + nepe neep; from the well-rounded root

First Known Use

1533, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of turnip was in 1533
BNC: 19263 COCA: 15232

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