brassica
noun
bras·si·ca
ˈbra-si-kə 
: any of a large genus (Brassica) of Old World temperate-zone herbs (such as broccoli and cabbage) of the mustard family with cylindrical pods
Examples of brassica in a Sentence
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Now, my attention turns to a number of Asian brassica varieties.
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Elizabeth Waddington, Treehugger, 11 Aug. 2023
In Conditioning Mist relies on key strengthening and conditioning ingredients, including hemisqualane derived from sugarcane to seal moisture in and prevent breakage and brassica seed polymer, which acts as a detangler.
—Lauren Fischer, Peoplemag, 5 Jan. 2023
At WangJia the choice is tatsoi; its leaves soften in the heat more quickly than bok choy, a close brassica relative.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Sep. 2022
Broccoli, unlike its brassica cousins cauliflower, cabbage or turnips, loses everything and gains nothing when it is cooked down to fork-submission.
—New York Times, 4 May 2022
Common small-seed food-plot crops include clover, chicory and brassica.
—The Editors, Outdoor Life, 19 June 2020
Turns out that the memetic brassica of the West Coast fits the chaat genre perfectly.
—Soleil Ho, SFChronicle.com, 6 Sep. 2019
Kale This leafy brassica is both tasty and attractive, a perfect pick for edible landscapes.
—Jeanette Marantos, latimes.com, 29 Sep. 2017
All brassica plants require moist, rich soils and regular fertilizer.
—Nan Sterman, sandiegouniontribune.com, 5 Oct. 2017
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Elizabeth Waddington, Treehugger, 11 Aug. 2023
In Conditioning Mist relies on key strengthening and conditioning ingredients, including hemisqualane derived from sugarcane to seal moisture in and prevent breakage and brassica seed polymer, which acts as a detangler.
—Lauren Fischer, Peoplemag, 5 Jan. 2023
At WangJia the choice is tatsoi; its leaves soften in the heat more quickly than bok choy, a close brassica relative.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Sep. 2022
Broccoli, unlike its brassica cousins cauliflower, cabbage or turnips, loses everything and gains nothing when it is cooked down to fork-submission.
—New York Times, 4 May 2022
Common small-seed food-plot crops include clover, chicory and brassica.
—The Editors, Outdoor Life, 19 June 2020
Turns out that the memetic brassica of the West Coast fits the chaat genre perfectly.
—Soleil Ho, SFChronicle.com, 6 Sep. 2019
Kale This leafy brassica is both tasty and attractive, a perfect pick for edible landscapes.
—Jeanette Marantos, latimes.com, 29 Sep. 2017
All brassica plants require moist, rich soils and regular fertilizer.
—Nan Sterman, sandiegouniontribune.com, 5 Oct. 2017
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Word History
Etymology
New Latin, genus name, from Latin, cabbage
First Known Use
1727, in the meaning defined above
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“Brassica.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brassica. Accessed 28 Nov. 2023.
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