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cauliflower

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Noun — A vegetable related to cabbage, grown for its dense white head of edible flower buds.

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Etymology

From an earlier form cole-florye — cole (from Latin caulis, "cabbage stalk") + flower — later respelled to look more Latin.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “cauliflower” mean?

The word “cauliflower” means a vegetable related to cabbage, grown for its dense white head of edible flower buds. In plain terms, a white-headed vegetable in the cabbage family, or the name for a wrestler's characteristic swollen ear.

How do you pronounce “cauliflower”?

“Cauliflower” is pronounced KOL-ee-flow-uh (/ˈkɔl.ɪˌflaʊ.ɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “cauliflower” in a sentence?

Here is “cauliflower” used in a sentence: “She roasted the cauliflower with olive oil and garlic.”

What part of speech is “cauliflower”?

“Cauliflower” is a noun.

Where does the word “cauliflower” come from?

The word “cauliflower” comes from Latin. From an earlier form cole-florye — cole (from Latin caulis, "cabbage stalk") + flower — later respelled to look more Latin.

How many meanings does “cauliflower” have?

“Cauliflower” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a vegetable related to cabbage, grown for its dense white head of edible flower buds.

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