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Turnip

/tˈɜrnəp/
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(noun) The white root of a yellow-flowered plant, Brassica rapa, grown as a vegetable and as fodder for cattle.

The gardener won first prize for the largest turnip grown in the spring harvest.
Tom fell off the turnip truck.
CEFR Practice Quiz
She added a chopped ____ to the hearty vegetable soup to give it more flavor and a nice texture today.

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