turnip cabbage

noun

1. kohlrabi.

Word History and Origins

Origin of turnip cabbage¹

First recorded in 1755–65

Example Sentences

“Have you tried it?” she swoons about the turnip cabbage.

Read more on Washington Post

On account of its shape it is often called turnip cabbage.

Read more on Project Gutenberg

WAKANA, the turnip cabbage, whose leaves are eaten in early spring.

Read more on Project Gutenberg