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rutabaga Definition

ru·ta·baga (ro̵̅o̅t′ə bā′gə, ro̵̅o̅t′ə bā′gə)

noun

  1. a turniplike plant (Brassica napobrassica) of the crucifer family, with a large, yellow root
  2. this edible root

Etymology: Swed dial. rotabagge < rot (< ON rot, root) + bagge, ram, thick object < ON baggi > bag

Browse dictionary entries near rutabaga

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  4. ‹ rustling
  5. ‹ rustler
  6. ‹ rustle up
  7. ‹ rustle
  8. ‹ Rustin
  9. ‹ rusticate
  10. ‹ rustical
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