brassica
nounUK /ˈbræs.ɪ.kə/
US /ˈbræs.ɪ.kə/
A brassica is a plant like cabbage, broccoli, or cauliflower that people often eat.
We planted brassica in the garden, and now we have lots of broccoli.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A plant of the mustard family with four-petaled flowers.
Botanists classify the wild mustard as a brassica.
3. The genus Brassica in scientific naming.
Brassica is the genus that includes many common vegetables.
4. Any vegetable from this group used in cooking.
The recipe calls for a brassica such as Brussels sprouts.