| n. | 1. | (Bot.) A plant of the Cabbage species (Brassica oleracea) of many varieties, resembling the cauliflower. The "curd," or flowering head, is the part used for food. |
| Noun | 1. | broccoli - plant with dense clusters of tight green flower budsSynonyms: Brassica oleracea italica |
| 2. | broccoli - branched green undeveloped flower heads |
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