Rutabega.
Swede
Example Sentences
"That's a proper Swede, that is."
"I've never seen such a Swede in all my life."
Etymology & History
British term for rutabaga (root vegetable). Named because introduced to Scotland from Sweden in 18th century. Scots call it 'neep'. Americans use 'rutabaga' (from Swedish dialect 'rotabagge'). Regional British variation exists.
Word Details
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Region
Scottish
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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