Definition

A type of vegetable that has a large, round, yellowish root and is often eaten as food for people and animals.

Example

I made a delicious soup with rutabaga and carrots.

Conversation

Have you ever tried cooking with rutabaga?

No, I haven't! What does it taste like?

It's slightly sweet and earthy, really good in soups.

That sounds delicious! I should give rutabaga a try sometime.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Rutabaga originates from the Swedish word 'rotabagge', where 'rot' means root and 'bagge' means a type of bag or lump. The word refers to a root vegetable that is bulbous in shape, resembling a bag or lump.

Memory Tip

Think of 'root' as the part of the plant that grows underground, and 'bagge' as a lump or bag shape — this helps you remember that a rutabaga is a root vegetable that has a bulbous form.

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