: a vegetable (such as a carrot or potato) that grows under the ground
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Radishes Radishes are a root vegetable (specifically a taproot) full of peppery flavor, vitamin C, and fiber.—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 21 Jan. 2025 Rutabaga, also known as swede, is a cruciferous root vegetable that was created by crossing a cabbage with a turnip.—Jillian Kubala, Health, 1 Oct. 2024 Parsnips Parsnips are a type of root vegetable that grows well in cold temperatures.—Jillian Kubala, Health, 26 Nov. 2024 Recipe tested by Southern Living Test Kitchen Active Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
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8
Make the most of late fall and winter’s bounty with this roasted root vegetable medley.—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for root vegetable
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