broccoli raab

A form of broccoli rabe — Rapini, a leafy-green vegetable.

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broccoli rabeBrassica rapa ruvo

Meanings

nounbroccoli raab (countable and uncountable, plural broccoli raabs)

plural broccoli raabs

  1. alternativecountableuncountableAlternative form of broccoli rabe.
    1 more example

    Seven Top Turnip is often sold on New York State markets as green sprouting broccoli; and is sometimes called Broccoli Raab.[…]It is rather distinct from other turnips and is grown for the vigorous green tops which are used as greens[…]It produces a very poor root and is grown exclusively for the tops.

    1928 October, H. W. Schneck, “Commercial Varieties of Vegetables for New York State”, in Cornell Extension Bulletin, number 176, page 29

Synonyms & antonyms

nounplant grown for its pungent edible leafy shoots

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broccoli rabeBrassica rapa ruvo
Broader
crucifercruciferous plant

nounslightly bitter dark green leaves and clustered flower buds

Broader
cruciferous vegetable

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