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Congress Rules Food Stamps Can Only Be Used On Rutabagas (theonion.com)
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[โ€“] Semi_Hemi_Demigod@lemmy.world 5 points 4 days ago (1 children)

I like them. And turnips. I use them alongside potatoes for a little extra flavor and varied texture. When mashed I call them turpaters.

[โ€“] tal@lemmy.today 3 points 4 days ago

turpaters

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rutabaga

The species B. napus originated as a hybrid between the cabbage (B. oleracea) and the turnip (B. rapa).

Maybe "cabnips" or "turbages".