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cauliflower

/ˈkɒl.i.flaʊ.ə/ /ˈkɔl.əˌflaʊ.ɚ/

Meanings
noun
Brassica oleracea var. botrytis, an annual variety of cabbage, of which the cluster of young flower stalks and buds is eaten as a vegetable.

Examples :

"My mom bought a head of cauliflower at the farmer's market for dinner. "
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Related Words

Illustration variety

variety noun

/vəˈɹaɪ.ɪ.ti/

The quality of being varied; diversity.

"Variety is the spice of life."

Illustration tonight

tonight noun

/təˈnaɪt/

The nighttime of the current day or date; this night.

"I have high hopes for tonight."

Illustration cluster

cluster noun

/ˈklʌstə/ /ˈklʌstɚ/

A group or bunch of several discrete items that are close to each other.

"A cluster of flowers grew in the pot."

Illustration stalks

stalks noun

/stɔːks/ /stɑːks/

The stem or main axis of a plant, which supports the seed-carrying parts.

"a stalk of wheat, rye, or oats;  the stalks of maize or hemp"

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. "

Illustration annual

annual noun

/ˈæn.ju.əl/

An annual publication; a book, periodical, journal, report, comic book, yearbook, etc., which is published serially once a year, which may or may not be in addition to regular weekly or monthly publication.

"The school's annual yearbook is a popular souvenir for graduating seniors. "

Illustration swelling

swelling verb

/ˈswɛl.ɪŋ/

To become bigger, especially due to being engorged.

"After she bumped her head, a large bump started swelling on her forehead. "

Illustration vegetable

vegetable noun

/ˈvɛd͡ʒtəbəl/

Any plant.

"My mom planted many different vegetables in her garden. "

Illustration flower

flower noun

/ˈflaʊ.ə/ /ˈflaʊ.ɚ/ /ˈfləʊə/ /ˈfloʊɚ/

A colorful, conspicuous structure associated with angiosperms, frequently scented and attracting various insects, and which may or may not be used for sexual reproduction.

"The bright red flower in the garden attracted many butterflies. "

Illustration botrytis

botrytis noun

/bɒˈtraɪtɪs/ /bəˈtraɪtɪs/

Any fungus of the genus Botrytis, especially Botrytis cinerea which is responsible for the formation of noble rot on grapes.

"The winemaker hoped the botrytis would develop on the grapes to create a sweet dessert wine. "

Illustration brassica

brassica noun

/ˈbɹæs.ɪ.kə/

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

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

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noticeable adjective

/ˈnəʊtɪsəbl̩/ /ˈnoʊtɪsəbl̩/

Capable of being seen or noticed.

"The difference in her haircut was noticeable immediately. "