turnip

 
Pronunciation: /ˈtəːnɪp/

noun

  • 1a round root with white or cream flesh which is eaten as a vegetable and also has edible leaves.
  • a similar or related root, especially a swede.
  • 2the European plant of the cabbage family which produces the turnip.
    • Brassica rapa, family Cruciferae: ‘rapifera’ group
  • 3 informal, dated a large, thick, old-fashioned watch.

Derivatives

turnipy

adjective

Origin:

mid 16th century: first element of unknown origin + neep