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Broccolini

British  
/ ˌbrɒkəˈliːnɪ /

plural noun

  1. Also called: baby broccoli(sometimes not capital) a cultivated variety of cabbage, Brassica B. oleracea , which resembles broccoli and is eaten as a green vegetable

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Broccolini are one of my favorite vegetables to cook!

From Salon Feb. 12, 2022

For my Roasted Broccolini With Lemon and Chile Flakes, I leaned on natural flavors and a quick, hot roast for ultimate appeal.

From Washington Post Jan. 7, 2022

The Brussels sprouts slaw from above, for example, features crumbled blue cheese, as does Broccolini Salad With Gorgonzola and Pistachios.

From Washington Post Jan. 7, 2022

Broccolini was somehow less intimidating than the larger version: the gateway, broccoli.

From New York Times Dec. 13, 2016

One of the most ridiculous instances of Italianizing was in the case of Mr. John Clarke, of Brooklyn, who became Signor Giovanni Chiari di Broccolini.

From Famous Singers of To-day and Yesterday by Henry C. Lahee

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