I've often been asked by American friends here on coso, "What is a swede? Is it like a turnip?" and really the answer is "yeah but, no but".
Pictured below, is a swede with a 6" bladed knife for scale.
Nearest thing in the USA that I'm aware of is rutabaga. Turnips are *much* smaller, often no bigger than an apple.
Mam used to add it to curry, with raisins as well.
@stueytheround
I see we had the same recipe!