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- proper noun A taxonomic
genus within thefamily Brassicaceae — thecabbages and related plants.
Etymologies
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Along with brussels sprouts, broccoli and cauliflower, cabbage derives from the Brassica vegetable family.
LIVESTRONG.COM: Seasonal Eats: Produce Picks For A Slim Spring LIVESTRONG.COM 2011
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Along with brussels sprouts, broccoli and cauliflower, cabbage derives from the Brassica vegetable family.
LIVESTRONG.COM: Seasonal Eats: Produce Picks For A Slim Spring LIVESTRONG.COM 2011
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Cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage, Brussels sprouts and other cruciferous vegetables that belong to the genus Brassica are commonly reputed to not only increase flatulence, but to increase the pungency of the flatus.
A Confession 2010
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A European plant (Brassica napus var. napobrassica) having a thick bulbous root used as food and as livestock feed.
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A widely cultivated Eurasian plant (Brassica rapa) of the mustard family, having a large fleshy edible yellow or white root.
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A widely cultivated Eurasian plant (Brassica rapa) of the mustard family, having a large fleshy edible yellow or white root.
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A European plant (Brassica napus var. napobrassica) having a thick bulbous root used as food and as livestock feed.
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A widely cultivated Eurasian plant (Brassica rapa) of the mustard family, having a large fleshy edible yellow or white root.
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Photo showing the crop of unfortunately named rapeseed, Brassica napus, the source of canola oil that was seen blanketing the hills and valleys of rural England as we rode the train from London to Malvern.
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A European plant (Brassica napus var. napobrassica) having a thick bulbous root used as food and as livestock feed.
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