kohlrabi

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

Updated on: 19 Apr 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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Dishes that sound lavish, thrilling — fennel custard with uni and truffles; monkfish with caviar, kohlrabi, and tarragon bourride — don’t always taste that way.

— devra first, BostonGlobe.com, "Dinner in an almost classical mode, at Mooncusser Fish House," 9 Apr. 2018
The veggies include orange and purple carrots, stripetti squash, kohlrabi, four varieties of beets, purple onions, green and purple cabbage, and 11 kinds of potatoes.

— steve edwards, Anchorage Daily News, "Easter treats are hopping to a farmers market near you," 21 Mar. 2018
Not only was the asparagus exceptional, but so was the kohlrabi ($18), a vegetable that doesn’t get enough credit.

— michael bauer, San Francisco Chronicle, "Charter Oak evolves into a Napa dining destination," 28 Mar. 2018
Grab and Go section Power Greens Salad: Broccoli, kohlrabi, kale, Brussels sprout, golden beets, carrots, red cabbage, farro and poppy seed dressing.

— kirkland crawford, Detroit Free Press, "Detroit Tigers' new food at Comerica Park: Nacho Burger, Wet Burrito," 22 Mar. 2018
Overlapping sheets of nearly translucent kohlrabi hide a treasure of heirloom carrots and hazelnut-pistachio crumble.

— phil vettel, chicagotribune.com, "Review: Band of Bohemia's chef Ian Davis is a name to watch," 16 Mar. 2018
The vegetables include green cabbage; kohlrabi; red and golden beets; potatoes; and icicle, orange, purple and yellow carrots.

— steve edwards, Anchorage Daily News, "Here’s what’s at local markets this week – plus, a puppy pop-up," 11 Jan. 2018
While chicken is cooking, make Cabbage-Kohlrabi Slaw: Toss together red cabbage, kohlrabi (or jicama), cucumber, parsley, onions, lemon juice and salt.

— the good housekeeping test kitchen, Good Housekeeping, "Crock-Pot Chicken with Walnut-Herb Sauce," 24 Jan. 2017
Rempel Family Farm is at the Saturday market with orange and purple carrots, parsnips, daikon radish, stripetti squash, snow apple turnips, kohlrabi, four varieties of beets, green and purple cabbage, purple onions and 11 kinds of potatoes.

— steve meyer, Anchorage Daily News, "Local markets have the supplies you need to get ready for spring," 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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: 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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