1690s, from Italian broccoli, plural of broccolo "a sprout, cabbage sprout," diminutive of brocco "shoot, protruding tooth, small nail" (see brocade (n.)).

plant eaten as a vegetable.

Broccoli is a relative of cabbage, Brussels sprouts and cauliflower. A head of broccoli is a bouquet of tiny flower buds. Each small green stalk is called a floret and contains hundreds of buds. It ha [..]

This deep-green relative of cabbage and cauliflower is made up of tiny bunches of tightly closed green buds growing from a thick edible stalk. Peak season is from October through April, but broccoli c [..]

It is a member of the Cruciferae family and is a relative of cabbage, brussels sprouts, and cauliflower. It has tight clusters of tiny buds that sit on stout, edible stems. It is green in color.

Pronounce it: brok-o-leeLike cabbage and cauliflower, broccoli is a brassica and is sometimes known by its Italian name, calebrese. It has tight clusters of deep green buds and thick, edible stems and [..]

It is a member of the Cruciferae family and is a relative of cabbage, brussels sprouts, and cauliflower.  It has tight clusters of tiny buds that sit on stout, edible stems.  It is available year-roun [..]

Broccoli is a relative of cabbage, Brussels sprouts and cauliflower. A head of broccoli is a bouquet of tiny flower buds. Each small green stalk is called a floret and contains hundreds of buds. It ha [..]

Jamaican broccoli is a relative of cabbage, Brussels sprouts and cauliflower. This deep emerald-green Jamaican vegetable (which sometimes has a purple tinge) comes in tight clusters of tiny buds that sit on stout, edible stems. The best Jamaican broccoli has a deep, strong color  green, or green with purple; the buds should be tightly closed and th [..]

(n) plant with dense clusters of tight green flower buds(n) branched green undeveloped flower heads

High in calcium, contains a multitude of vitamins, many having antioxidant properties that reduces the risk of cataracts, heart disease and certain cancers. Boosts the immune system, guards against illness, promotes cardiovascular health and good vision. Contains anti-inflammatory properties.

Broccoli is a plant of the cabbage family, Brassicaceae. It is high in vitamin C, calcium, and soluble fiber, and also contains multiple nutrients, making broccoli a "super food" to support health and wellness.

Broccoli is a plant of the cabbage family, Brassicaceae. It is high in vitamin C, calcium, and soluble fiber, and also contains multiple nutrients that may have anti-cancer properties, such as diindolylmethane and selenium.

Broccoli is rich in Vitamins A & C, calcium and an excellent source of antioxidants.

Italian for cabbage sprout and used to describe a member of the cabbage family with a tight cluster (called a curd) of emerald green florets on top of a stout, paler green edible stalk with dark green [..]

Italian for cabbage sprout and used to describe a member of the cabbage family with a tight cluster (called a curd) of emerald green florets on top of a stout, paler green edible stalk with dark green leaves.

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