kohlrabi
noun
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Definition of kohlrabi
: 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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Monkfish gets an especially pretty presentation, the firm pieces nestled among curls of wide kohlrabi ribbons. — Phil Vettel, chicagotribune.com, "Tied House review: Chef Debbie Gold shines in return to Chicago's dining scene," 27 Apr. 2018 Dozens of pick-your-own options range from fava beans to squash blossoms to kohlrabi, and a platoon of pull wagons are available to haul in your harvest. — Larry Bleiberg, USA TODAY, "10 great pick-your-own farms across the USA," 22 June 2018 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. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'kohlrabi.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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kohlrabi
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English Language Learners Definition of kohlrabi
: a type of cabbage that has a large, round stem and that is eaten as a vegetable
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: a cabbage that does not form a head but has a fleshy roundish edible stem
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