noun
- plural of swede: large yellow root vegetables, also called rutabagas
- plural of Swede: people from Sweden
Usage: British English
Examples
- The farmer harvested swedes from his field in late autumn.
- She mashed the swedes with butter and pepper.
- Many Swedes speak excellent English.
- The Swedes have a strong tradition of environmental conservation.
- Swedes are commonly used in winter stews.
- Several Swedes attended the international conference.
- The grocery store sells swedes in the root vegetable section.