kohlrabi

noun kohl·ra·bi \ kōl-ˈrä-bē also -ˈra- \

|Updated on: 16 May 2018

Definition of kohlrabi

plural kohlrabies

: a cabbage (Brassica oleracea gongylodes) having a greatly enlarged, fleshy, turnip-shaped edible stem; also : its stem used as a vegetable

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Beginning before dawn on Saturday mornings, residents gather in a parking lot to sell and barter a range of products, from herbs (shiso, cilantro) and vegetables (kohlrabi, wax gourd, green onions, eggplant) to fish, shrimp and poultry.

— New York Times, "Vietnamese Forged a Community in New Orleans. Now It May Be Fading.," 5 May 2018
Put apple, kohlrabi, green onions, pickles and olives into a large bowl; toss to mix.

— jeanmarie brownson, charlotteobserver, "Hungry for salad season? Citrus salads will get you through | Charlotte Observer," 17 Apr. 2018
When cool, cut into small pieces. 3 Put apple, kohlrabi, green onions, pickles and olives into a large bowl; toss to mix.

— jeanmarie brownson, chicagotribune.com, "Secrets to best salads: Freshness, crunch, balance and a surprise element," 15 Mar. 2018
Crunch: Nuts and croutons, obviously, but other options include crisp apples, raw root vegetables such as diced kohlrabi, shredded beets, carrot curls and paper-thin radish slices.

— jeanmarie brownson, charlotteobserver, "Hungry for salad season? Citrus salads will get you through | Charlotte Observer," 17 Apr. 2018
The Dungeness crab that was made into a terrine with a texture of Spam on one visit was thankfully replaced on the most recent visit by a half-dollar round of kohlrabi.

— michael bauer, San Francisco Chronicle, "Why the restaurant Coi won’t be on this year’s Top 100 Restaurants list," 17 Apr. 2018
In a large bowl, toss together the kohlrabi, fennel, lettuce, kale, cheese and almonds.

— kristine m. kierzek, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Salad love: Creative, anything-goes approach will win your heart," 17 Apr. 2018
Nuts and croutons, obviously, but other options include crisp apples, raw root vegetables such as diced kohlrabi, shredded beets, carrot curls and paper-thin radish slices. Richness.

— jeanmarie brownson, chicagotribune.com, "Secrets to best salads: Freshness, crunch, balance and a surprise element," 15 Mar. 2018
To make the stunner of a vegetarian main, the chefs make thin ribbons out of a whole kohlrabi using a Japanese-style mandolin.

— amanda shapiro, Bon Appetit, "One of NYC's Coolest Restaurants Just Launched a Vegetarian Tasting Menu Because the People Demanded," 28 Feb. 2018

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Origin and Etymology of kohlrabi

German, from Italian cavolo rapa, from cavolo cabbage + rapa turnip

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kohlrabi

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Definition of kohlrabi for English Language Learners

: a type of cabbage that has a large, round stem and that is eaten as a vegetable

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kohlrabi

noun kohl·ra·bi \ kōl-ˈrä-bē \

Definition of kohlrabi for Students

: a cabbage that does not form a head but has a fleshy roundish edible stem

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