Turnip or rutabaga Crossword Clue

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Turnip or rutabaga Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. a simple form inferred as the common basis from which related words in several languages can be derived by linguistic processes
2. someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
(verb)
1. become settled or established and stable in one’s residence or life style
2. dig with the snout

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

RUTABAGA (noun)
1. the large yellow root of a rutabaga plant used as food
2. a cruciferous plant with a thick bulbous edible yellow root
TURNIP (noun)
1. widely cultivated plant having a large fleshy edible white or yellow root
2. root of any of several members of the mustard family

Hint 3: Anagram

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ROTO

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