koolraap

Dutch

Etymology

From kool (cabbage) + raap (turnip).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkoːl.raːp/
  • (file)
  • Hyphenation: kool‧raap

Noun

koolraap f (plural koolrapen, diminutive koolraapje n)

  1. (botany) A rutabaga, Brassica napus (notably variety Brassica napus var. napobrassica)
  2. A swede, the edible part (yellow root) of the above
  3. (botany) The related Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes or Brassica oleracea var. caulorapa, and their corresponding part

Synonyms

  • raapkool

Derived terms

  • glaskoolraap
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