Definitions for: Broccoli

[n] branched green undeveloped flower heads
[n] plant with dense clusters of tight green flower buds

Webster (1913) Definition: Broc"co*li, n. [It. broccoli, pl. of broccolo sprout,
cabbage sprout, dim. of brocco splinter. See Broach, n.]
(Bot.)
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.

Synonyms: Brassica oleracea italica

See Also: Brassica, Brassica oleracea italica, broccoli, broccoli, crucifer, cruciferous plant, cruciferous vegetable, genus Brassica

Try our:
Scrabble Word Finder

Scrabble Cheat

Words With Friends Cheat

Hanging With Friends Cheat

Scramble With Friends Cheat

Ruzzle Cheat

Related Resources:
animlas that start with i
animals begin with a