English edit

Etymology edit

From North American Indians having the reputation to cook their tubers.

Noun edit

Indian turnip (plural Indian turnips)

  1. (US) Arisaema triphyllum
    Synonym: Jack-in-the-pulpit
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see Indian,‎ turnip. (also meaning Brassica rapa cultivars in India)