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Kohlrabi: meaning, definitions and examples

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kohlrabi

 

[ หˆkoสŠlหŒrษ‘หbi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

vegetable variety

Kohlrabi is a biennial vegetable belonging to the cabbage family, Brassicaceae. It is characterized by a swollen, edible stem that can be green or purple and is usually consumed raw or cooked. The taste is mild and slightly sweet, reminiscent of a cross between cabbage and apple. This vegetable is high in nutrients and low in calories, making it a popular addition to salads and stir-fries. It is cultivated worldwide and is particularly popular in Europe and parts of Asia.

Synonyms

German turnip, turnip cabbage

Examples of usage

  • I added kohlrabi to my salad for extra crunch.
  • Kohlrabi can be roasted or steamed for a delicious side dish.
  • In German cuisine, kohlrabi is often used in soups.
  • She sliced kohlrabi thinly for the vegetable platter.

Translations

Translations of the word "kohlrabi" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น nabo-rรกbano

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅ‹เคฒเฅเคนเคฐเคฌเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kohlrabi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kohlrabi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะปัŒั€ะฐะฑั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kalarepa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ณใƒผใƒซใƒฉใƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท kohlrabi

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ colirrรกbano

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kohlrabi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฝœ๋ผ๋น„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒูˆู„ุฑุงุจูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kedluben

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kalerรกb

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ƒ่ŒŽ็”˜่“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ koleraba

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kรณlrabi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะพะปั€ะฐะฑะธ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒšแƒ แƒแƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kohlrabi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ colirrรกbano

Etymology

The term 'kohlrabi' is derived from the German words 'kohl,' meaning 'cabbage,' and 'rabi,' meaning 'turnip.' The vegetable is believed to have originated in Europe during the late medieval period, where it quickly became popular due to its versatility and nutritional value. As a member of the Brassica oleracea species, which also includes common vegetables like broccoli and Brussels sprouts, kohlrabi has been cultivated for centuries. It spread to various cuisines around the world, particularly in regions with cooler climates where cabbage varieties thrive. The unique structure of kohlrabi, with its swollen stem, sets it apart from other vegetables in the cabbage family, leading to varying cultivation practices and culinary uses. Today, kohlrabi is recognized not only for its health benefits but also for its distinct flavor and texture, allowing it to be used in a variety of dishes ranging from salads to stews.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,636, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.