broccoli

/ˈbɹɒ.kə.li/ · noun

Meaning

A plant, Brassica oleracea var. italica, of the cabbage family, Brassicaceae; especially, the tree-shaped flower and stalk that are eaten as a vegetable.

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Related words

brassica oleracea italica(English)steamed(English)brockely(English)wild cabbage(English)cauliflower(English)wort(English)kale(English)romanesco(English)kohlrabi(English)collards(English)cruciferous(English)slaw(English)

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