broccoli
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Noun — A vegetable with tight green flower clusters on a thick edible stalk, related to cabbage.
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Etymology
Borrowed in the late 1600s from Italian broccoli, plural of broccolo ("cabbage sprout"), from brocco ("shoot" or "sprout") — a relative of "brocade" and "brochure," which share the same Latin root for something pointed.
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What does “broccoli” mean?
The word “broccoli” means a vegetable with tight green flower clusters on a thick edible stalk, related to cabbage. In plain terms, the green vegetable with little tree-like florets that gets served steamed or roasted.
How do you pronounce “broccoli”?
“Broccoli” is pronounced BROK-uh-lee (/ˈbɹɑ.kə.li/ in IPA).
How do you use “broccoli” in a sentence?
Here is “broccoli” used in a sentence: “She steamed some broccoli to go with dinner.”
What part of speech is “broccoli”?
“Broccoli” is a noun.
Where does the word “broccoli” come from?
The word “broccoli” dates back to around 1600 and comes from Latin. Borrowed in the late 1600s from Italian broccoli, plural of broccolo ("cabbage sprout"), from brocco ("shoot" or "sprout") — a relative of "brocade" and "brochure," which share the same Latin root for something pointed.
Is “broccoli” a common word?
“Broccoli” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “broccoli” have?
“Broccoli” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a vegetable with tight green flower clusters on a thick edible stalk, related to cabbage.