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Definition of Broccoli

1. Noun. Plant with dense clusters of tight green flower buds.

Definition of Broccoli

1. n. 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.

Definition of Broccoli

1. Noun. A plant of the cabbage family, Brassicaceae (formerly Cruciferae); especially, the tree-shaped flower and stalk that are eaten as a vegetable. ¹

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Definition of Broccoli

1. a vegetable related to the cabbage [n -S]

Medical Definition of Broccoli

1. 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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