Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
neep
noun
/niːp/
Definition
A term used primarily in Scotland and northern England to refer to a swede or rutabaga, which is a root vegetable.
Examples
- Last night, I had a delicious soup made with neeps and carrots.
- At the Burns Night supper, we enjoyed neep mash alongside haggis.
Meaning
Neep is a vegetable that is a cross between a turnip and a cabbage, typically yellow-fleshed and used in various dishes.
Synonyms
- Swede
- Rutabaga
- Turnip
