Cauliflower: meaning, definitions and examples

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cauliflower

 

[ หˆkษ”หliflaสŠษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

vegetable type

Cauliflower is a vegetable that belongs to the Brassica oleracea species, which also includes broccoli, kale, and cabbage. It is characterized by its white curds, which are made up of undeveloped flower buds. Cauliflower is low in calories and high in vitamins, making it a popular option for many diets. It can be consumed raw, steamed, or roasted and is often used in a variety of culinary dishes. Its versatility allows it to serve as a substitute for grains and legumes in many recipes.

Synonyms

Brassica, cabbage flower

Examples of usage

  • I added cauliflower to my stir-fry.
  • Cauliflower soup is a delicious winter treat.
  • She prefers roasted cauliflower over mashed potatoes.
  • They served a salad with raw cauliflower florets.

Translations

Translations of the word "cauliflower" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น couve-flor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅ‹เคญเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Blumenkohl

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kembang kol

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั†ะฒั–ั‚ะฝะฐ ะบะฐะฟัƒัั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kalafior

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ซใƒชใƒ•ใƒฉใƒฏใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chou-fleur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ coliflor

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท karnabahar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฝœ๋ฆฌํ”Œ๋ผ์›Œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุฑู†ุจูŠุท

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kvฤ›tรกk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ karfiol

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่Šฑๆคฐ่œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ cvetaฤa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ blรณmkรกli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณาฏะปั–ะฟัˆะตะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒคแƒšแƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gรผl kษ™lษ™mi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ coliflor

Etymology

The word 'cauliflower' comes from the Latin 'caulis' meaning 'cabbage' and 'flor' meaning 'flower'. The vegetable has been cultivated since antiquity, originally found in the Mediterranean region. It gained popularity in European cuisine during the 16th century, especially in France and Italy. Its cultivation spread to other parts of the world, where it adapted to different climates and cooking styles. 'Cauliflower' has become a staple in diets around the globe, especially as low-carb and gluten-free eating habits have increased its demand. The name reflects its botanical classification, highlighting both its edible flower structure and its relationship to other members of the cabbage family.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,284, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.