Brussels sprout
Americannoun
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Botany. a cruciferous plant, Brassica oleracea gemmifera, having small, cabbagelike heads or buds along the stalk that are eaten as a vegetable.
The Brussels sprout is a cool-season crop.
Brussels sprouts were introduced to California agriculture around 1920.
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Usually Brussels sprouts. any of the heads or buds, eaten as a vegetable.
When preparing a medley of roasted vegetables, don’t forget the Brussels sprouts.
noun
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a variety of cabbage, Brassica oleracea gemmifera , having a stout stem studded with budlike heads of tightly folded leaves, resembling tiny cabbages
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the head of this plant, eaten as a vegetable
Etymology
Origin of Brussels sprout
First recorded in 1790–1800
Example Sentences
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Their Brussels sprout appetizer with balsamic glaze is amazing.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
But the price of every item on our list - except for the divisive Brussels sprout - has increased at more than the rate of inflation, which reached 11.1% in October.
From BBC • Dec. 1, 2022
Gently mound the crispy Brussels sprout leaves on top of the quartered Brussels sprouts.
From Fox News • Nov. 19, 2021
This Brussels sprout recipe was voted our readers' favorite "green holiday side," so you know it's good.
From Salon • Oct. 4, 2021
For breakfast Mario had brought a crust of bread, a lump of sugar, and a cold Brussels sprout.
From "The Cricket in Times Square" by George Selden
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