About The Word Cauliflower
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Cauliflower
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What's The Definition Of Cauliflower?
[n] compact head of white undeveloped flowers
[n] a plant having a large edible head of crowded white flower buds Synonyms | Synonyms for Cauliflower: Brassica oleracea botrytis Related Terms | Find terms related to Cauliflower: See Also | Brassica oleracea botrytis | cauliflower | cauliflower | crucifer | cruciferous plant | cruciferous vegetable Cauliflower In Webster's Dictionary \Cau"li*flow`er\, n. [F. choufleur, modified by E.
Cole. L. caulis, and by E. flower; F. chou cabbage is fr. L.
caulis stalk, cabbage, and fleur flower is fr. L. flos
flower. See {Cole}, and {Flower}.]
1. (Bot.) An annual variety of {Brassica oleracea}, or
cabbage, of which the cluster of young flower stalks and
buds is eaten as a vegetable.
2. The edible head or ``curd'' of a cauliflower plant.
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