mangel-wurzel
a variety of the beet Beta vulgaris, cultivated as food for livestock.
Origin of mangel-wurzel
1- Also called mangel, mangold.
- Also mangold-wurzel.
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How to use mangel-wurzel in a sentence
"Mr. Cheesacre thinks that turnips are better than early mangels," said Mrs. Greenow.
Can You Forgive Her? | Anthony TrollopeIf I find early mangels don't do on a bit of land, then I sow late turnips; and never cry after spilt milk.
Can You Forgive Her? | Anthony TrollopeWe need only say here that the class of crops which remove the largest quantity are the root crops, especially mangels.
Manures and the principles of manuring | Charles Morton AikmanOn mangels, along with other manures, it has also been found to have a very favourable effect.
Manures and the principles of manuring | Charles Morton AikmanOn the other hand, many are of the opinion that mangels seem to be able to benefit from large applications of farmyard manure.
Manures and the principles of manuring | Charles Morton Aikman
British Dictionary definitions for mangelwurzel
mangoldwurzel (ˈmæŋɡəʊldˌwɜːzəl)
/ (ˈmænɡəlˌwɜːzəl) /
a Eurasian variety of the beet plant, Beta vulgaris, cultivated as a cattle food, having a large yellowish root: Often shortened to: mangel, mangold
Origin of mangelwurzel
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