neep
a turnip.
Origin of neep
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How to use neep in a sentence
Think of our back garden, with our own 'neeps' and vegetable marrows growing in it!
Penelope's Experiences in Scotland | Kate Douglas WigginThe Scotch call turnips “neeps”; but the Scotch will do anything.
Cakes & Ale | Edward SpencerThere's ain that took me awfu'; it's for peelin' the neeps tae mak them tasty for the cattle beasts.
The Days of Auld Lang Syne | Ian MacLarenWeel, there's nae mistak aboot yir neeps, at ony rate; ye canna see a dreel noo.
The Days of Auld Lang Syne | Ian MacLarenA' wudna say but there micht be a scowie afore nicht; it 'ill freshen the neeps fine.
The Days of Auld Lang Syne | Ian MacLaren
British Dictionary definitions for neep
/ (niːp) /
British a dialect name for a turnip
Origin of neep
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