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broccoli rabe
or broc·co·li raab
[ brok-uh-lee rahb, brok-lee ]
/ ˈbrɒk ə li ˌrɑb, ˈbrɒk li /
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noun
a cruciferous plant, Brassica rapa rapa, of the mustard family, also classified by other names, especially B. rapa ruva,B. rapa rapifera, and B. ruvo.
the slightly bitter, dark green leaves and clustered flower buds of this plant, eaten as a raw or cooked vegetable.
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Also broc·co·li rab .
Also called raab, rapini .
Words nearby broccoli rabe
Broca's area, brocatel, brocatelle, broccoli, Broccolini, broccoli rabe, broch, brochantite, broche, brochette, brocho
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