Definitions of broccoli
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plant with dense clusters of tight green flower budssynonyms: Brassica oleracea italica
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branched green undeveloped flower headstype of:cruciferous vegetablea vegetable of the mustard family: especially mustard greens; various cabbages; broccoli; cauliflower; brussels sprouts
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