Definition

A green vegetable that looks like a small tree and is eaten cooked or raw. It has a thick stem and a head made up of many small flower buds.

Example

I like to eat broccoli with cheese sauce.

Conversation

Have you tried that new recipe with broccoli?

Not yet, but it sounds healthy and delicious!

I made it last night, and the broccoli was so flavorful.

I'll have to give it a go this weekend!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Broccoli comes from the Italian word 'broccolo', which means 'the flowering top of a cabbage'. The term is derived from 'brocco', meaning 'a shoot' or 'a twig'.

Memory Tip

Think of 'brocco' meaning a 'shoot' or 'twig' — this helps you remember that broccoli is the flowering part of the plant.

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