mustard family vegetable
nounUK /ˈmʌstəd ˈfæmɪli ˈvɛdʒtəbl/
US /ˈmʌstərd ˈfæməli ˈvɛdʒtəbl/
A vegetable like broccoli or cabbage that belongs to the mustard plant family.
Broccoli and cauliflower are both mustard family vegetables.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A plant in the Brassicaceae family grown for its edible leaves, stems, or flowers.
Farmers rotate mustard family vegetables with other crops to keep the soil healthy.
3. Any of the pungent, sharp-tasting greens such as mustard greens or watercress.
She added a handful of mustard family vegetables to the stir-fry for a peppery kick.
4. A crop group known for producing sulfur compounds that give a bitter or spicy flavor.
Mustard family vegetables like Brussels sprouts can taste bitter when overcooked.