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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Chickpeas, sesame seeds, and dark green vegetables, such as kale, arugula, and broccoli, are good sources of calcium. —

Jianying Zhang, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024 This salad doubles up on greens—with broccoli and baby arugula—and it's all brought together with a bright and briny lemon-honey dressing. —

Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024 Examples are capsaicin in chili peppers, polyphenols in green tea, and sulforaphane in broccoli. —

Matt Fuchs, TIME, 22 Oct. 2024 Hunched over for hours, picking strawberries and cutting broccoli. —

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