broccoli

noun

broc·co·li ˈbrä-kə-lē

ˈbrä-klē

chiefly British : a large hardy cauliflower

: either of two garden vegetable plants closely related to the cabbage:

(1)

: one with a thick central stem and a compact head of dense usually green florets that is classified with the cauliflower

(2)

: one (Brassica oleracea var. italica) with slender stems and usually green or purple florets not arranged in a central head

: the stems and immature florets of broccoli used as food

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A fast-growing, upright, branched, annual plant, broccoli bears dense green clusters of edible flower buds. Native to the eastern Mediterranean and Asia Minor, it was introduced to the US probably in colonial times. Broccoli thrives in moderate to cool climates. Its flavor resembles that of cabbage but is somewhat milder. It is one of the most broadly nutritious of all common vegetables and is a plant that is closely related to cabbage in the mustard family.

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Fold in broccoli, onion, red pepper, cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese. —

Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 16 Nov. 2024 For the best soup experience, only fresh broccoli will do. —

Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 7 Nov. 2024 The new crops are carrots for spring, summer squash for (shocker) summer, broccoli for fall, and powdermelon in winter. —

Nena Farrell, WIRED, 6 Nov. 2024 Baked potatoes, broccoli, winter squash, and sweet potatoes are also good choices. —

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