kohl·ra·bi (k l-rä b , -r b)n. pl. kohl·ra·bies A plant (Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes) in the mustard family, having a thick basal part of the stem that is eaten as a vegetable. Also called turnip cabbage. [German (partial translation of Italian cavoli rape) : Kohl, cabbage (from Middle High German k l, from Old High German, from Latin caulis) + Italian rape, pl. of rapa, turnip.] |
kohlrabi [kəʊlˈrɑːbɪ]
n pl -bies
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) a cultivated variety of cabbage, Brassica oleracea caulorapa (or gongylodes), whose thickened stem is eaten as a vegetable Also called turnip cabbage
[from German, from Italian cavoli rape (pl), from cavolo cabbage (from Latin caulis) + rapa turnip (from Latin); influenced by German Kohl cabbage]
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  kohlrabi - plant cultivated for its enlarged fleshy turnip-shaped edible stemkohlrabi, turnip cabbage - fleshy turnip-shaped edible stem of the kohlrabi plant crucifer, cruciferous plant - any of various plants of the family Cruciferae Brassica, genus Brassica - mustards: cabbages; cauliflowers; turnips; etc. |
| 2. |  kohlrabi - fleshy turnip-shaped edible stem of the kohlrabi plantcruciferous vegetable - a vegetable of the mustard family: especially mustard greens; various cabbages; broccoli; cauliflower; brussels sprouts Brassica oleracea gongylodes, kohlrabi - plant cultivated for its enlarged fleshy turnip-shaped edible stem |
Translations
kohlrabi [kəʊlˈrɑːbi] n → chourave m
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