rutabaga
noun
ru路ta路ba路ga
| \ 藢r眉-t蓹-藞b膩-g蓹
, 藢ru虈-, -藞be-; 藞r眉-t蓹-藢b膩-, 藞ru虈-, -藢be-\
, 藢ru虈-, -藞be-; 藞r眉-t蓹-藢b膩-, 藞ru虈-, -藢be-\
Definition of rutabaga
: a turnip (Brassica napus napobrassica) that usually produces a large yellowish root that is eaten as a vegetable
also
: the root
Examples of rutabaga in a Sentence
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Also look for cabbage, zucchini, snow apple turnips, rutabaga, radishes, peppers and cherry tomatoes, alongside loads of greens and herbs. — Steve Edwards, Anchorage Daily News, "Here鈥檚 what will be at farmers markets over Labor Day weekend," 29 Aug. 2019 In addition to the new batch of kale, Bean says Arctic Organics will have cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini, celery, carrots, snow apple turnips, kohlrabi, rutabaga, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, loads of greens and herbs. — Steve Edwards, Anchorage Daily News, "Summer heat is speeding up the pace of vegetables coming through farmers markets," 22 Aug. 2019 And the Gilfeather rutabaga is a witty play on a classic baked potato, plied with ginger creme fraiche and chives. — Dominic Armato, azcentral, "The best restaurants in Scottsdale and Paradise Valley," 1 July 2019 In addition to the more traditional pockets stuffed with ground beef and rutabaga, this local bakery offers vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free alternatives. — Ashlea Halpern, Cond茅 Nast Traveler, "Road Trip: 3 Days in Northern Michigan," 19 July 2018 In all Bay Area microclimates, carrot, beet, turnip, rutabaga and parsnip can be planted in late winter through spring and again in late summer. — Pam Peirce, SFChronicle.com, "How Bay Area gardeners can grow their own soup," 1 June 2018 Simmer vegetables in that same broth鈥攇o rogue with butternut and collards, or rutabaga and kale鈥攆or an all-in-one meal. — Sarah Jampel, Bon Appetit, "12 Crispy, Juicy Chicken Thigh Recipes That'll Save You From Yourself," 15 Feb. 2018 Add rutabaga, season with salt, and toss to combine. — Bon Appetit, "Rutabaga Tacos with Greens and Queso Fresco," 26 Mar. 2018 The chicken, which again was extremely tender and juicy, and its accompanying creamy rutabaga, also was not piping hot. — Marc Bona, cleveland.com, "Crop Bistro's grandeur is worth the trip to Ohio City restaurant," 20 Mar. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'rutabaga.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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rutabaga
noun
English Language Learners Definition of rutabaga
US
: a large, yellowish root vegetable that is a type of turnip
See the full definition for rutabaga in the English Language Learners Dictionary
rutabaga
noun
ru路ta路ba路ga
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Kids Definition of rutabaga
: a turnip with a large yellow root