English Explanatory Dictionary

Indian turnip

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Arisaema triphyllum.
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see Indian, turnip. (also meaning Brassica rapa cultivars in India)

Word forms

Indian turnip Indian turnips

Etymology

From North American Indians having the reputation to cook their tubers.

Synonyms

Jack-in-the-pulpit
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