Definition of Brassica oleracea

1. Noun. Any of various cultivars of the genus Brassica oleracea grown for their edible leaves or flowers.

Exact synonyms: Cabbage, Cultivated Cabbage
Terms within: Cabbage, Chou
Generic synonyms: Crucifer, Cruciferous Plant
Group relationships: Brassica, Genus Brassica
Specialized synonyms: Brassica Oleracea Capitata, Head Cabbage, Head Cabbage Plant

2. Noun. Wild original of cultivated cabbages; common in western coastal Europe.
Exact synonyms: Wild Cabbage
Generic synonyms: Crucifer, Cruciferous Plant
Group relationships: Brassica, Genus Brassica

Lexicographical Neighbors of Brassica Oleracea

Brasenia
Brasenia schreberi
Brasil
Brasilia
Bratanek

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