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brassica

/ˈbɹæs.ɪ.kə/

Meanings
noun
Any of many plants of the genus Brassica, including cabbage, mustard and rapes

Examples :

"My garden is full of brassica this year, including broccoli, kale, and Brussels sprouts. "
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Related Words

Illustration mustard

mustard noun

[ˈmas.təd] [ˈmʊs.təd] [ˈmɐs.təd] [ˈmʌs.tɚd]

A plant of certain species of the genus Brassica, or of related genera (especially Sinapis alba, in the family Brassicaceae, with yellow flowers, and linear seed pods).

"The mustard plant, with its bright yellow flowers, grew tall in the school garden. "

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including verb

/ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/

To bring into a group, class, set, or total as a (new) part or member.

"I will purchase the vacation package if you will include car rental."

Illustration genus

genus noun

/ˈdʒiːnəs/

A rank in the classification of organisms, below family and above species; a taxon at that rank.

"All magnolias belong to the genus Magnolia."

Illustration this

this noun

/ðəs/

Something being indicated that is here; one of these.

"This book is my favorite. "

Illustration year

year noun

/jɪə/ /jɪɹ/ /jɜː/

A solar year, the time it takes the Earth to complete one revolution of the Sun (between 365.24 and 365.26 days depending on the point of reference).

"we moved to this town a year ago;  I quit smoking exactly one year ago"

Illustration sprouts

sprouts noun

/spraʊts/

A new growth on a plant, whether from seed or other parts.

"The tomato plant has new sprouts after I added fertilizer. "

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full adjective

/fʊl/

Containing the maximum possible amount that can fit in the space available.

"The jugs were full to the point of overflowing."

Illustration garden

garden noun

/ˈɡɑːdn̩/ /-n̩/

An outdoor area containing one or more types of plants, usually plants grown for food or ornamental purposes.

"a vegetable garden  a flower garden"

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plants noun

/plɑːnts/ /plænts/

An organism that is not an animal, especially an organism capable of photosynthesis. Typically a small or herbaceous organism of this kind, rather than a tree.

"The garden had a couple of trees, and a cluster of colourful plants around the border."

Illustration cabbage

cabbage noun

/ˈkæbɪdʒ/

An edible plant (Brassica oleracea var. capitata) having a head of green leaves.

"My grandmother planted a large cabbage in her garden. "

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many noun

/ˈmæni/ /ˈmɛni/

A multitude; a great aggregate; a mass of people; the generality; the common herd.

"Democracy must balance the rights of the few against the will of the many."

Illustration broccoli

broccoli noun

/ˈbɹɒ.kə.li/ /ˈbɹɑ.kə.li/

A plant, Brassica oleracea var. italica, of the cabbage family, Brassicaceae; especially, the tree-shaped flower and stalk that are eaten as a vegetable.

"My mom always steams broccoli as a healthy side dish for dinner. "