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
Meat in my mouth, chew ten times, lettuce in my mouth, chew chew chew chew chew chew chew chew chew chew, soggy Brussels sprout, mushroom cap, chew, chew, chew.
From "Wintergirls" by Laurie Halse Anderson
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