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swedes

n. plural-only
B1 Intermediate US //ˈswidz// UK //swˈiːdz// swedes

n. people who come from Sweden. It can also refer to large, round, yellow-fleshed root vegetables that people eat.

n. individuals of Swedish nationality or descent; alternatively, the large, edible root of a variety of cabbage (Brassica napus).


SIMPLE

Many Swedes enjoy spending their summers in small wooden cottages.

CONTEXTUAL

The local market sells fresh swedes and other root vegetables during the autumn harvest.

Synonyms
Usage

When referring to people, the word is a proper noun and must be capitalised; when referring to the vegetable, it is a common noun and remains lowercase.

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