1. large yellowish root vegetables with purple tops, similar to turnips but sweeter

Examples

• The farmer harvested rutabagas from his winter garden.
• She mashed the rutabagas with butter and cream.
• Rutabagas can be roasted, boiled, or added to stews.
• The grocery store had fresh rutabagas in the produce section.
• Many people confuse rutabagas with regular turnips.
• Rutabagas are rich in vitamin C and fiber.