broccoli
Definition
Noun 1. A vegetable consisting of the dense, undeveloped green flower heads of a specific plant: Broccoli is a green vegetable characterized by its tightly packed clusters of small, unopened flower buds, which form a tree-like head on a thick, edible stalk. 2. The plant (Brassica oleracea var. italica) that produces this vegetable: Broccoli is a cultivar of the species Brassica oleracea, grown specifically for its edible flower heads and stalks.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- Steamed broccoli is a healthy side dish.
- She added fresh broccoli to the stir-fry.
- The broccoli in the garden is ready to be harvested.
Advanced Usage
- "Broccoli florets": Refers specifically to the individual, smaller clusters or pieces that make up the main head of broccoli.
- Cut the head of broccoli into small florets before cooking.
- "Broccoli rabe" / "rapini": A related but distinct vegetable with smaller florets, more leaves, and a more bitter taste. It is not simply a type of standard broccoli.
- Broccoli rabe is often sautéed with garlic and olive oil.
Variants and Related Words
- Broccolini (n): A hybrid vegetable, a cross between broccoli and Chinese kale (gai lan), with long, thin stalks and small florets.
- Broccoli crown (n): The top, floret-bearing part of the broccoli head, often sold separately from the thicker stalk.
Synonyms
- Cruciferous vegetable: A broader category of vegetables in the Brassicaceae family, which includes broccoli, cauliflower, kale, and cabbage.
- Green vegetable: A general descriptive term.
Related Phrases
- "To have broccoli": To possess or eat broccoli.
- We will have broccoli with dinner tonight.
- "A head of broccoli": The standard unit for a whole broccoli vegetable.
- Please buy one head of broccoli from the market.
Noun
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branched green undeveloped flower heads
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plant with dense clusters of tight green flower buds
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