brussels sprout

brus·sels sprout

noun, often capitalized B \ˈbrə-səl-\

Definition of BRUSSELS SPROUT

1

plural : a plant (Brassica oleracea gemmifera) of the mustard family that bears small edible green heads on its stem

2

: any of the edible green heads borne on brussels sprouts —usually used in plural

Illustration of BRUSSELS SPROUT

First Known Use of BRUSSELS SPROUT

1796

Rhymes with BRUSSELS SPROUT

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