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 [kole-rah-bee]
Noun
pl -bies a type of cabbage with an edible stem [Italian cavolo cabbage + rapa turnip]
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| 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 |
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