BROCCOLIS

Noun

broccolis

plural of broccoli

Source: Wiktionary


BROCCOLI

Broc"co*li, n. Etym: [It. broccoli, pl. of broccolo sprout, cabbage sprout, dim. of brocco splinter. See Broach, n.] (Bot.)

Definition: 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.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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