Cabbage: meaning, definitions and examples

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cabbage

 

[ หˆkรฆbษชdส’ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

vegetable type

Cabbage is a leafy green, red, or white biennial plant from the family Brassicaceae, cultivated as an annual vegetable for its dense-leaved heads. It is a member of the cruciferous family and is known for being packed with nutrients and vitamins. Cabbage can be eaten raw in salads, fermented in dishes like sauerkraut, or cooked in various recipes. It is versatile and is often used in cuisines around the world.

Synonyms

collard, greens, kale

Examples of usage

  • I made a salad with fresh cabbage.
  • Cabbage is an essential ingredient in coleslaw.
  • Fermented cabbage makes delicious kimchi.
  • Stir-fried cabbage can be a great side dish.

Translations

Translations of the word "cabbage" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น repolho

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅ‹เคญเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kohl

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kol

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฐะฟัƒัั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kapusta

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ญใƒฃใƒ™ใƒ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chou

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ repollo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท lahana

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์–‘๋ฐฐ์ถ”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู„ููˆู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zelรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kapusta

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅทๅฟƒ่œ

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 repollo

Etymology

The word 'cabbage' is derived from the Old North French 'caboche,' meaning 'head.' This term evolved through Middle English 'cabage,' reflecting its association with the vegetable's rounded shape. Historical references to cabbage date back thousands of years, with origins believed to be in the Mediterranean region. The plant was widely cultivated by ancient Romans and Greeks, who appreciated its nutritional benefits and versatility in cooking. Cabbage was brought to the Americas by early settlers, leading to a variety of local cultivars developed over time. Today, it remains a staple in many global cuisines, demonstrating its lasting popularity and importance in agriculture.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,329, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.