Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
head of broccoli
noun
/hɛd əv ˈbrɒk.əli/
Definition
The flowering head of a variety of cabbage, typically green, that is eaten as a vegetable.
Examples
- She steam-cooked a head of broccoli to serve with dinner.
- Adding a head of broccoli to the stir-fry gives it a nutritious boost.
- The recipe called for a large head of broccoli chopped into bite-sized pieces.
Meaning
A group of tightly packed green florets that form the edible part of the broccoli plant, often used in cooking and salads.
Synonyms
- Broccoli crown
- Broccoli floret
- Brassica oleracea
