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swede [swiːd] n 1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) a Eurasian plant, Brassica napus (or B. napobrassica), cultivated for its bulbous edible root, which is used as a vegetable and as cattle fodder: family Brassicaceae (crucifers) 2. (Cookery) (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Agriculture) the root of this plant 3. NZ a slang word for head [1] Also called (for senses 1, 2) Swedish turnip US and Canadian name rutabaga [so called after being introduced into Scotland from Sweden in the 18th century] Swede [swiːd] n
(Social Science / Peoples) a native, citizen, or inhabitant of Sweden ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Translations Swede [swiːd] n → svedese m/f Swede [swiːd] n → svedese m/f swede [swiːd] n (Brit) (vegetable) → rapa svedese swede [swiːd] n (Brit) (vegetable) → rapa svedese How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The same Swede that served Jane brought his meals to him, but, though on several occasions Tarzan had tried to draw the man into conversation, he had been unsuccessful. Accept it from me, it didn't take that Swede long to see the error of his way and get the red and white pennant signifying "I understand" to the masthead. The Swede is adept at the gentle pastime of fishing in troubled waters. |
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