BRASSICA

Brassica, genus Brassica

(noun) mustards: cabbages; cauliflowers; turnips; etc.

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

brassica (plural brassicas)

Any of many plants of the genus Brassica, including cabbage, mustard and rapes

Synonyms

• (plant of genus Brassica): crucifer

Source: Wiktionary


Bras"si*ca, n. Etym: [L., cabbage.] (Bot.)

Definition: A genus of plants embracing several species ad varieties differing much in appearance and qualities: such as the common cabbage (B. oleracea), broccoli, cauliflowers, etc.; the wild turnip (B. campestris); the common turnip (B. rapa); the rape of coleseed (B. napus), etc.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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