mangold
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The thrower whose mangold lands closest to the Norman is the winner.
From The Guardian ● Aug. 12, 2011
I hope E. G. R. will, however, not insist on classing those who say and write "mangold" with those who would write "reddishes, sparrowgrass, and cowcumbers."
From Notes and Queries, Number 184, May 7, 1853 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. by George Bell
If he prefer using mangold for beet, he is quite at liberty to do so, and I believe on sufficiently good authority.
From Notes and Queries, Number 194, July 16, 1853 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc by George Bell
The tillage of the islands comprises potatoes, mangold wurzel, vetches, rape, clover, oats, and barley.
From The South Isles of Aran by Oliver J. Burke
Beans and pease are largely grown, while mangold and cabbage and similar green crops are chiefly used for the feeding of sheep.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 8 "Hudson River" to "Hurstmonceaux" by Various