cabbage family vegetable
nounUK /ˈkæbɪdʒ ˈfæmɪli ˈvɛdʒtəbl/
US /ˈkæbɪdʒ ˈfæməli ˈvɛdʒtəbl/
A cabbage family vegetable is a vegetable like broccoli or cabbage that grows in the same plant group.
Broccoli and cauliflower are both cabbage family vegetables.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A plant from the mustard family grown for its edible leaves, flowers, or stems.
Farmers rotate cabbage family vegetables to keep the soil healthy.
3. Any vegetable belonging to the genus Brassica.
Turnips and radishes are cabbage family vegetables too.
4. A food group known for strong flavors and healthy nutrients.
Nutritionists suggest eating cabbage family vegetables several times a week.