| broccoli | <botany> A plant of the Cabbage species (Brassica oleracea) of many varieties, resembling the cauliflower. The "curd," or flowering head, is the part used for food. Origin: It. Broccoli, pl. Of broccolo sprout, cabbage sprout, dim. Of brocco splinter. See Broach. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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