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kohlrabi
[ kohl-rah-bee, -rab-ee, kohl-rah-bee, -rab-ee ]
noun
, plural kohl·ra·bies.
- a cultivated cabbage, Brassica oleracea gongylodes, of the mustard family, whose stem above ground swells into an edible, bulblike formation.
kohlrabi
/ kəʊlˈrɑːbɪ /
noun
- a cultivated variety of cabbage, Brassica oleracea caulorapa (or gongylodes ), whose thickened stem is eaten as a vegetable Also calledturnip cabbage
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of kohlrabi1
C19: from German, from Italian cavoli rape (pl), from cavolo cabbage (from Latin caulis ) + rapa turnip (from Latin); influenced by German Kohl cabbage
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Example Sentences
Cook the kohlrabi in boiling salted water until tender and then drain the water from it.
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The edible part of kohlrabi is the enlarged stem, which has the flavor of both turnip and cabbage.
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Kohlrabi is not a perishable vegetable and therefore stands storage very well.
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After the stems of the leaves have been cut off, the kohlrabi should be washed and then pared to remove the outer skin.
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The kohlrabi were grown extensively in Germany and tasted alright but were very woody in texture.
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