rutabaga
noun
ru·ta·ba·ga
ˌrü-tə-ˈbā-gə 
ˌru̇-,
-ˈbe-;
ˈrü-tə-ˌbā-,
ˈru̇-,
-ˌbe-
: a turnip (Brassica napus var. napobrassica) that usually produces a large yellowish root that is eaten as a vegetable
also
: the root
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Rutabegorz, a riff off of the turnip-like vegetable rutabaga, has two other locations in Fullerton and Orange remaining open.
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Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 30 Dec. 2025
Although winter vegetables such as rutabaga and butternut squash are traditionally peeled, delicata squash's skin is surprisingly edible, not to mention delicious—so no need to peel.
—Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Dec. 2025
Lehto’s offers beef, chicken and vegetable pasties that include potato, onion and rutabaga (a hallmark of a true pasty) in the filling.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 11 Dec. 2025
Brussels sprouts Celery Certain leafy vegetables including cabbage, collard greens, kale and Swiss chard
Leeks
Onions
Potatoes
Pumpkin
Root vegetables like beets, carrots, parsnips, rutabagas and turnips
Sweet potatoes/yams
Winter squash
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Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 30 Dec. 2025
Although winter vegetables such as rutabaga and butternut squash are traditionally peeled, delicata squash's skin is surprisingly edible, not to mention delicious—so no need to peel.
—Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Dec. 2025
Lehto’s offers beef, chicken and vegetable pasties that include potato, onion and rutabaga (a hallmark of a true pasty) in the filling.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 11 Dec. 2025
Brussels sprouts Celery Certain leafy vegetables including cabbage, collard greens, kale and Swiss chard
Leeks
Onions
Potatoes
Pumpkin
Root vegetables like beets, carrots, parsnips, rutabagas and turnips
Sweet potatoes/yams
Winter squash
Want to give your kids the ultimate advantage?
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2025
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“Rutabaga.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rutabaga. Accessed 3 Jan. 2026.
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rutabaga
noun
ru·ta·ba·ga
ˌrüt-ə-ˈbā-gə
ˌru̇t-,
-ˈbeg-ə
: a turnip with a large yellowish root that is eaten as a vegetable
also
: the root
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