swede

/swɛd/

Definitions

1. noun

A person from Sweden or a person of Swedish descent.

“She’s a proud Swede and loves celebrating Midsummer.”

2. noun

A variety of yellow turnip, often pickled or served as a side dish.

“The swede is a popular ingredient in many traditional British dishes.”

3. noun

A type of beet, similar to a turnip, often pickled or roasted.

“Swede is a root vegetable commonly used in Swedish cuisine.”

Synonyms

  • Northerner
  • Scandinavian
  • Swedish

Antonyms

  • non-Nordic
  • non-Swede