turnip

Example Sentences

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I gathered bits of straw from the floor and the hens’ nest outside, but all that got me was some shriveled turnips and onions.

From Literature

In the 19th century, children gobbled chiles and mutton and turnips and jellied pig’s brain.

From The Wall Street Journal

They hurried out of the van and approached a tall gate made of thick wood, with large turnips hanging from the corners.

From Literature

The winner takes home a turnip impaled on a rusty six inch nail in a block of wood as a trophy and a blue plaque.

From BBC

The tulip bulbs had been homely as turnips when planted, but a winter spent underground had worked its magic.

From Literature