brassica

[ bras-i-kuh ]

noun
  1. any plant belonging to the genus Brassica, of the mustard family, including many economically important vegetables, as cabbage, kale, broccoli, cauliflower, turnip, and mustard.

Origin of brassica

1
1825–35; <New Latin, Latin: cabbage

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brassica

/ (ˈbræsɪkə) /


noun
  1. any plant of the genus Brassica, such as cabbage, rape, turnip, and mustard: family Brassicaceae (crucifers)

Origin of brassica

1
C19: from Latin: cabbage

Derived forms of brassica

  • brassicaceous (ˌbræsɪˈkeɪʃəs), adjective

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