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I'm obsessed with broccoli, carrots, celery, string beans, snap peas, black kale, brussels sprouts, cabbage - I could go on! They used to call me 'rabbit' when I was a kid. I hate mushrooms, though. I apologize to fungi lovers, but this way, there's more for you!
Lisa Edelstein

Meaning of "broccoli" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD BROCCOLI

From Italian, plural of broccolo a little sprout, from brocco sprout, spike.
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PRONUNCIATION OF BROCCOLI

broccoli  [ˈbrɒkəlɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BROCCOLI

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adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Broccoli is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BROCCOLI MEAN IN ENGLISH?

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Broccoli

Broccoli is an edible green plant in the cabbage family, whose large flowering head is used as a vegetable. The word broccoli comes from the Italian plural of broccolo, which means "the flowering crest of a cabbage", and is the diminutive form of brocco, meaning "small nail" or "sprout". Broccoli is often boiled or steamed but may be eaten raw. Broccoli is classified in the Italica cultivar group of the species Brassica oleracea. Broccoli has large flower heads, usually green in color, arranged in a tree-like structure on branches sprouting from a thick, edible stalk. The mass of flower heads is surrounded by leaves. Broccoli resembles cauliflower, which is a different cultivar group of the same species. Broccoli is a result of careful breeding of cultivated leafy cole crops in the Northern Mediterranean in about the 6th century BC. Since the Roman Empire, broccoli has been considered a uniquely valuable food among Italians. Broccoli was brought to England from Antwerp in the mid-18th century by Peter Scheemakers. Broccoli was first introduced to the United States by Italian immigrants but did not become widely known there until the 1920s.

Definition of broccoli in the English dictionary

The first definition of broccoli in the dictionary is a cultivated variety of cabbage, Brassica oleracea italica, having branched greenish flower heads. Other definition of broccoli is the flower head of this plant, eaten as a vegetable before the buds have opened. Broccoli is also a variety of this plant that does not form a head, whose stalks are eaten as a vegetable.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BROCCOLI


drastically
ˈdræstɪkəlɪ
dynamically
daɪˈnæmɪkəlɪ
economically
ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪkəlɪ
electronically
ɪlekˈtrɒnɪkəlɪ
fantastically
fænˈtæstɪkəlɪ
genetically
dʒɪˈnetɪkəlɪ
historically
hɪˈstɒrɪkəlɪ
locally
ˈləʊkəlɪ
periodically
ˌpɪərɪˈɒdɪkəlɪ
physically
ˈfɪzɪkəlɪ
politically
pəˈlɪtɪkəlɪ
practically
ˈpræktɪkəlɪ
specifically
spɪˈsɪfɪkəlɪ
statistically
stəˈtɪstɪkəlɪ
strategically
strəˈtiːdʒɪkəlɪ
technically
ˈteknɪkəlɪ
theoretically
ˌθiːəˈrɛtɪkəlɪ
tragically
ˈtrædʒɪkəlɪ
typically
ˈtɪpɪkəlɪ
vertically
ˈvɜːtɪkəlɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BROCCOLI

broadtail
Broadway
Brobdingnagian
Broca
Broca´s area
Broca´s centre
brocade
brocard
brocatel
brocatelle
Broccolini
broch
brochan
brochette
brocho
brochure
brock
brocked
Brocken
brocket

WORDS THAT END LIKE BROCCOLI

baby broccoli
Bartoli
cannoli
carnaroli
caroli
choli
E. coli
Egoli
Gallipoli
Holi
mooli
Napoli
nucleoli
Pozzuoli
rangoli
ravioli
soli
Stromboli
Tivoli
tripoli

Synonyms and antonyms of broccoli in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «broccoli» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BROCCOLI

Find out the translation of broccoli to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of broccoli from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «broccoli» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

西兰花
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

brócoli
570 millions of speakers

English

broccoli
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

ब्रोकली
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

بْرُكولي- نَوْعٌ مِن القَرنَبيط
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

брокколи
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

brócolis
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ব্রোকলি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

brocoli
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Brokoli
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Brokkoli
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ブロッコリー
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

브로콜리
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Brokoli
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

bông cải xanh
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ப்ரோக்கோலி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ब्रोकोली
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Brokoli
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

broccolo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

brokuły
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

броколі
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

broccoli
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μπρόκολο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

broccoli
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

broccoli
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

brokkoli
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of broccoli

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BROCCOLI»

The term «broccoli» is very widely used and occupies the 17.343 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BROCCOLI» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about broccoli

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10 QUOTES WITH «BROCCOLI»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word broccoli.
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Erez Lieberman Aiden
There was a period in my life when I was eating ramen non-stop. These days, less so. Once you have a kid, you end up eating a lot of foods with broccoli in them.
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Justin Baldoni
Wayfarer is built on the idea that we can actually make a huge difference by creating entertainment and television and digital and branded content with a message. It doesn't always have to be really, really inspiring or really earnest. We call it chocolate-covered broccoli.
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Ed Begley, Jr.
It takes less land to grow a pound of broccoli than it does a pound of beef. Less land to grow a pound of grain than a pound of beef. Less water, less energy.
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George H. W. Bush
I do not like broccoli. And I haven't liked it since I was a little kid and my mother made me eat it. And I'm President of the United States and I'm not going to eat any more broccoli.
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Lee Byung-hun
For 'The Rise of Cobra,' I was dieting more and using protein powder to help supplement my meals. For 'Retaliation,' however, I opted for more natural protein. I had a chicken breast and broccoli meal about five times every day. I also drank plenty of water and made sure I got enough rest.
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Parvesh Cheena
When my family did shy away from Indian food, we'd eat a lot of Chinese. We'd use the wok a lot. I never had a problem with Brussels sprouts or broccoli growing up. I always grew up with the mentality of finishing your plate.
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Lisa Edelstein
I'm obsessed with broccoli, carrots, celery, string beans, snap peas, black kale, brussels sprouts, cabbage - I could go on! They used to call me 'rabbit' when I was a kid. I hate mushrooms, though. I apologize to fungi lovers, but this way, there's more for you!
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Sprague Grayden
I'm from Manchester, Mass., so it was lobster, lobster and more lobster! Also, lots of fish that we caught in the summers, clam chowder and roast beef sandwiches. But my mom was pretty healthy; we had a lot of chicken and broccoli and rice as well.
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Larry Hagman
I have this wonderful personal chef who sources and stocks all my organic produce and I basically live on five smoothies a day. I'm totally vegan. I blend this green concoction with kale, cucumber, broccoli, string beans, avocado. My protein comes from protein powder. There is absolutely no milk, butter, cheese.
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Keith Jarrett
I can't even tolerate my own playing on electric keyboards. It's not about the musical ideas - the sound itself is toxic. It's like eating plastic broccoli.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BROCCOLI»

Discover the use of broccoli in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to broccoli and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Monsters Do Not Eat Broccoli
Illustrations and rhyming text reveal how imagination can spice up even the healthiest meal.
Barbara Jean Hicks, 2009
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Broccoli and Desire: Global Connections and Maya Struggles ...
This book takes a surprising look at the hidden world of broccoli, connecting American consumers concerned about their health and diet with Maya farmers concerned about holding onto their land and making a living.
Edward F. Fischer, Peter Blair Benson, 2006
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The New Enchanted Broccoli Forest
Shares hundreds of recipes from soups to desserts and in a variety of ethnic cooking styles--that call for fresh ingredients and no meats
‎2000
4
Broccoli Bob and the Organic Outlaws
Author Karyn Drum struggled to raise her three children organically back in the day when organic vegetables were hard to find. That, along with her southwestern roots and love for all things silly, combined to create the Organic Outlaws.
Karyn Drum, 2010
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Broccoli-flavored bubble gum
A young boy's inventions of new food combinations, such as brocolli-flavored bubble gum, cauliflower cookies, and carrot candy, bring him fame and fortune.
Justin McGivern, 1996
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Red Socks and Broccoli Ice-Cream
She is an internationally renowned artist who has produced three books on her paintings. This is her first children's book Publisher's website: http: //sbpra.com/JanineGallizi
Janine Gallizia, 2011
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Broccoli, Carrots, and Beans
A little boy tells his friends that he has bright eyes, shiny hair and great strength because he likes to eat vegetables.
C. B. Chrismas, 2008
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When the Snow Melts: The Autobiography of Cubby Broccoli
Memoirs of the producer of the James Bond films.
Albert R. Broccoli, Cubby Broccoli, Donald Zec, 1998
9
Broccoli and Other Tales of Food and Love
Lara Vapnyar. and find herself in bed, next to her husband, with a book. Nina had covered the nightstand with cookbooks bought at a fifty-percent discount at Barnes & Noble. She read lying on her back, using her stomach to prop up her book.
Lara Vapnyar, 2009
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Middle School: How I Survived Bullies, Broccoli, and Snake ...
Read the first 15 CHAPTERS from the fourth book in the massively popular Middle School series!
James Patterson, Chris Tebbetts, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BROCCOLI»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term broccoli is used in the context of the following news items.
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Plant Broccoli, Kale and more Now for Fall Harvest
A bit more information: Plant a few short season vegetables like radishes and beets between your cabbage and broccoli. You'll be harvesting ... «WHAV News, Jul 15»
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From broccoli snacks to wine ice cream, 5 products from NYC food …
NEW YORK -- Chips made out of broccoli, chickpeas and kale. Wine-spiked ice cream. Popcorn that didn't quite fulfil its destiny. Those were ... «CTV News, Jul 15»
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Fire in Lake Lagunita causes evacuations in Narnia, Enchanted …
The nearby dorms Narnia and Enchanted Broccoli Forest (EBF) were evacuated for precautionary purposes by the Palo Alto Fire Department. «The Stanford Daily, Jul 15»
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Salmonella Heidelberg Outbreak Associated with Chicken Broccoli
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) Dairy, Food, and Meat Inspection Division conducted a traceback of the Chicken Broccoli and ... «Food Poison Journal, Jul 15»
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Channing Tatum's 'sexy' Gambit diet: Broccoli and running
But I don't think we could've had this movie without the first one. Should you see Magic Mike XXL this weekend? “Turning heads as she walked ... «iFreePress.com, Jul 15»
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After June swoon, broccoli prices could head back up
A surge in June volumes pulled broccoli prices down, said John Chobanian, broccoli commodity manager for Castroville, Calif.-based Ocean ... «The Packer, Jul 15»
7
Use Broccoli Rotations To Reduce Disease And Minimize Leaching
The advantage of broccoli's deeper root system is that it is able to take up nitrate that may have gotten past the root system of lettuce and ... «Growing Produce, Jul 15»
8
Learn to Make Garlic Broccoli
Among all the green vegetables available on the Chinese market, broccoli might be the most accessible. It's also one of the most familiar for ... «Beijing Today, Jul 15»
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Pork Loin Roast Inspires A Broccoli Stir Fry
For this stir-fry, the dish combines broccoli with pork a soy sauce-based sauce with warm tortillas taking the place of Chinese pancakes. For this ... «Hartford Courant, Jun 15»
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Recipes: Orange Barbecue Beef Short Ribs and Grilled Broccoli
Recipes: Orange Barbecue Beef Short Ribs and Grilled Broccoli. Originally published June 30, 2015 at 6:02 am Updated June 30, 2015 at 4:12 pm. An orange ... «The Seattle Times, Jun 15»

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