brassica

American  

[bras-i-kuh] / ˈbræs ɪ kə /

noun

1. any plant belonging to the genus Brassica, of the mustard family, including many economically important vegetables, as cabbage, kale, broccoli, cauliflower, turnip, and mustard.

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brassica British  

/ ˈbræsɪkə, ˌbræsɪˈkeɪʃəs /

noun

1. any plant of the genus Brassica , such as cabbage, rape, turnip, and mustard: family Brassicaceae (crucifers)

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Other Word Forms

• brassicaceous adjective

Etymology

Origin of brassica

1825–35; < New Latin, Latin: cabbage

Example Sentences

Mustard is a part of the Brassica family which includes broccoli, cabbage, and horseradish -- spicy and bitter vegetables.

From Science Daily

These spicy and bitter flavors, and the spicy flavor of mustard seeds, all come from glucosinolates, chemicals that help Brassica plants defend against insects and pests.

From Science Daily

Most recently, drug company Brassica Pharma recalled four eye ointments sold in stores, including Walmart and CVS, after a Food and Drug Administration inspection flagged potential sterility issues.

From Seattle Times

"We are seeing a lot of outbreaks on lettuce, but not so much on kale and other brassica vegetables. We wanted to learn more about the susceptibility of different leafy greens," said lead author Mengyi Dong, now a postdoctoral research associate at Duke University.

From Science Daily

The voluntary recall involves four over-the-counter products manufactured by Brassica Pharma, according to an announcement by the Food and Drug Administration on Monday.

From New York Times