Definitions

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  • noun A vegetable native to China, with green spiky leaves and a bitter taste.

Etymologies

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition

[Italian, pl. diminutive of rapa, turnip, from Latin rāpa, pl. of rāpum.]

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Examples

  • Broccoli rabe, or rapini, is perhaps my favorite bitter green, and I adore it with a passion that is embarrassing.

    Bitter Greens with Beans Lindy 2005

  • For his final Slow Food Fast contribution, Mr. Maws shares a recipe for pumpkin with broiled end-of-season eggplant and bitter rapini, aka broccoli rabe.

    Spiced Pumpkin, Eggplant and Rapini Kitty Greenwald 2011

  • I love, love, love broccoli rabe although I always call it rapini.

    Broccoli Rabe aka Rapini | A Veggie Venture 2006

  • When I first heard Stephen and Alanna raving about broccoli rabe also called rapini or broccoli raab more than a year ago, I had a very hard time finding it in a market in Salt Lake.

    Sauteed Broccoli Rabe Recipe with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Pine Nuts Kalyn Denny 2007

  • This classic Italian recipe for broccoli rabe also known as rapini can be made with broccoli or broccolini as well.

    How To Cook Italian Giuliano Hazan 2005

  • Broccoli rabe sometimes called rapini with olive oil, garlic, and anchovies is the classic sauce served with orecchiette.

    How To Cook Italian Giuliano Hazan 2005

  • Orecchiette With Broccoli Rabe and Red Pepper: Broccoli rabe, also known as rapini, is the centerpiece of this classic pasta dish from Apulia, the region of Italy that makes up the heel of the country's boot shape.

    NYT > Home Page By TARA PARKER-POPE 2011

  • Sometimes referred to as rapini, broccoli raab, or broccoli di rape, this Italian staple will fit right at home in your kitchen.

    news | SH | http://www.heraldtribune.com 2009

  • I am very partial to "bitter" greens such as rapini, and they are a powerhouse of nutrients, too.

    Archive 2007-01-01 Bryanna Clark Grogan 2007

  • There were mussels, fried squid, swordfish, antipasto salad, meatballs, pizza, focaccia bead, and dishes with names that were hard to pronounce, such as rapini salsiccia (pasta with broccoli raab and Italian sausage).

    Loose Leaf Notes 2010

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