Brassica: meaning, definitions and examples

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Brassica

 

[ หˆbrรฆsษชkษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

botanical term

Brassica is a genus of plants in the family Brassicaceae, commonly known as the mustard family. This genus includes many significant agricultural crops such as cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflower, which are known for their nutritious properties. Brassicas are also recognized for their ability to thrive in various climates and soil conditions.

Synonyms

cabbage family, mustard plant

Examples of usage

  • Cabbage is a common Brassica vegetable.
  • She planted several varieties of Brassica in her garden.
  • Many animals find Brassica crops appealing for food.

Translations

Translations of the word "Brassica" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น brรกssica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅเคฐเคพเคธเคฟเค•เคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kohl

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ brassica

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฐะฟัƒัั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kapusta

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ญใƒฃใƒ™ใƒ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chou

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ col

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท lahana

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์–‘๋ฐฐ์ถ”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุฑู†ุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kapusta

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kapusta

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็”˜่“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zelje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kรกl

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ั‹ั€ั‹า›า›ะฐะฑะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ‘แƒแƒฉแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kษ™lษ™m

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ col

Etymology

The word 'Brassica' originates from Latin, where it was used to describe cabbage or any kind of cabbage-like plant. The term has been adopted in botanical Latin to categorize around 40 species of flowering plants within the Brassicaceae family. This family was historically significant in agriculture, dating back to ancient times, where various species of Brassica were cultivated for food. The plants in this genus have been crucial in various cuisines around the world and have numerous varieties adapted for different climates. The versatility and adaptability of Brassica plants have contributed to their importance, both ecologically in crop rotation and nutritionally in human diets.