mangold

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The thrower whose mangold lands closest to the Norman is the winner.

From The Guardian • Aug. 12, 2011

Wheat is the principal grain in cultivation; but far more ground is taken up with turnips and potatoes, mangold, parsnip and carrot.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 7 "Cerargyrite" to "Charing Cross" by Various

The principal vegetables cultivated are potatoes, onions, mangold and beet, beans and peas.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 2 "Camorra" to "Cape Colony" by Various

Soc., a singular instance of obstruction of drains by the roots of the mangold, as well as instances of obstructions by the roots of trees.

From Farm drainage The Principles, Processes, and Effects of Draining Land with Stones, Wood, Plows, and Open Ditches, and Especially with Tiles by French, Henry F. (Henry Flagg)

Yonder green is the swede, or turnip, or mangold; but frequent as are the fields of roots, the golden tint overpowers the green.

From Hodge and His Masters by Jefferies, Richard