mangold
/'mæɳgl/ Cách viết khác : (mangel-wurzel) /'mæɳgl'wə:zl/ (mangold) /'mæɳgəld/ (mangold
Definition
- Noun:
- A type of beet with a large yellowish root, primarily cultivated as feed for livestock. It is a variety of the common beet (Beta vulgaris) specifically bred for its large size and high nutritional value for animals, particularly cattle.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The farmer planted a field of mangold to feed his cattle through the winter.
- Mangold is a valuable crop for its high yield and nutritional content for livestock.
Advanced Usage
- "Mangold-wurzel": An alternative, fuller name for the same plant, directly from German.
- The old agricultural guide referred to the crop as mangold-wurzel.
Variants and Related Words
- Mangel-wurzel (n): Another common spelling variant for the same plant.
- Fodder beet (n): A general term for beet varieties grown for animal feed, which includes mangold.
- Mangel (n): A shortened, informal form of "mangold" or "mangel-wurzel".
Synonyms
- Fodder beet: A beet cultivated for animal feed.
- Mangel-wurzel: The full name of the same plant.
- Cattle beet: A descriptive term highlighting its primary use.
Notes on Meaning
- The word mangold refers specifically to a cultivated plant used as animal fodder. It is not typically used for human consumption, distinguishing it from common red beets or sugar beets in its primary agricultural purpose.
Noun
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beet with a large yellowish root; grown chiefly as cattle feed
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