mangold
Example Sentences
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The thrower whose mangold lands closest to the Norman is the winner.
From The Guardian • Aug. 12, 2011
The tillage of the islands comprises potatoes, mangold wurzel, vetches, rape, clover, oats, and barley.
From The South Isles of Aran by Burke, Oliver J.
If I hadn't it, I wouldn't be like a prize mangold at a show, with every person praising me.
From Contemporary One-Act Plays by Barrie, J. M. (James Matthew)
Wheat is the principal grain in cultivation; but far more ground is taken up with turnips and potatoes, mangold, parsnip and carrot.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 7 "Cerargyrite" to "Charing Cross" by Various
Soc., a singular instance of obstruction of drains by the roots of the mangold, as well as instances of obstructions by the roots of trees.
From Farm drainage The Principles, Processes, and Effects of Draining Land with Stones, Wood, Plows, and Open Ditches, and Especially with Tiles by French, Henry F. (Henry Flagg)
