broccoli rabe

/rɑb/
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Definitions of broccoli rabe
  1. noun
    plant grown for its pungent edible leafy shoots
    synonyms: Brassica rapa ruvo, broccoli raab
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    type of:
    crucifer, cruciferous plant
    any of various plants of the family Cruciferae
  2. noun
    slightly bitter dark green leaves and clustered flower buds
    synonyms: broccoli raab
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    type of:
    cruciferous vegetable
    a vegetable of the mustard family: especially mustard greens; various cabbages; broccoli; cauliflower; brussels sprouts
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